by Henny | Sep 4, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners
What if I fail to comply with the Party Wall Act? Can a Party Wall Notice be served retrospectively? It is not in your interests to avoid compliance with the Party Wall Act. Should any damage occur to neighbouring property that can be attributed to the works, it is...
by Henny | Aug 28, 2019 | The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners
Party Wall Agreements are designed to help you undertake work to your property while protecting the interests of your neighbours. They commonly cover works to shared or boundary walls between semi-detached or terraced houses or floors between flats, as well as work...
by Henny | Jul 12, 2019 | The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners
A Party Wall Agreement relates to a party wall, which is a wall or structure that divides or is shared between two (or more) properties. The ownership of each property usually extends to the centre of the dividing wall. Party Wall Agreements are covered by the Party...
by chris | Jun 6, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners, Ask Mike
How Much Does a Party Wall Agreement cost? Find out more The cost of a party wall agreement will depend on the type of project being carried out and the quality of the design information in place. The cost is determined by the surveyors hourly rate and the amount of...
by chris | Jun 6, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners
WHEN IS A PARTY WALL AGREEMENT REQUIRED? The Party Wall etc Act 1996 provides a procedure to follow when building work is likely to impact the adjoining properties. Work involving alterations to a party wall, excavations close to neighbouring buildings, or new...
by chris | Jun 6, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners, Ask Mike
How To Reduce Party Wall Costs Find out more The cost of a party wall agreement will depend on the type of project being carried out, the quality of the design information in place and the number of surveyors involved. The cost is determined by the surveyors hourly...
by Henny | Mar 19, 2019 | Adjoining Owners, Ask Mike, General
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in London have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
by Henny | Mar 19, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners, Ask Mike
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in Surrey have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
by Henny | Mar 19, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in Surrey have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
by Henny | Mar 14, 2019 | Property Owners, Ask Mike, General, The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners
Before carrying out any work notifiable under The Party Wall Act, the building owner must obtain either: a) The consent of the adjoining owners, or: b) An award (agreement) that sets out the terms under which work can commence. How To Get A Party Wall...
by Henny | Mar 14, 2019 | General, The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners, Ask Mike
The Party Wall Act Is Instigated By The Serving Of Notices. If A Dispute Arises Then Both Parties Must Appoint A Surveyor. The Question We Are Asked Most Often Is: Who Pays For A Party Wall Surveyor? It is the responsibility of the building owner (the person carrying...
by chris | Jan 16, 2019 | General, Adjoining Owners
Is Your Neighbour Carrying Out Building Work? Michael White C.Build.E FCABE FFPWS, one of our senior surveyors, offers some information and advice to “Adjoining Owners”, if neighbour carrying out building work Advice To Adjoining Owners Advice To Adjoining...
