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Welcome to Peter Barry’s blog posts. You’ll find a range of topics focussing on issues that are important to our clients where we try to answer the questions that we regularly get asked.

Flats and the Party Wall Act – More Work Affecting Party Structures

Sunday, 30th August 2026 | by: Peter Barry

In the previous post, I looked at which owners should be notified of works directly affecting a party structure (under section 2) when the adjoining property is divided into flats. This post will cover the other two types of work that fall within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the ‘Act’) from the same point of view. Section 1 works, covering new building on the line of ...

In the previous post, I looked at which owners should be notified of works directly affecting a party structure (under ...

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Flats and the Party Wall Act – Work Affecting Party Structures

Saturday, 22nd August 2026 | by: Peter Barry

Once a building owner has established the layout and demise of the flats within an adjoining building, the next step is to ...

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Flats and the Party Wall Act – Who is an ‘Owner’?

Saturday, 15th August 2026 | by: Peter Barry

Section 20 of the Act defines an owner, amongst other things, as ‘a person in possession of land, otherwise than as a ...

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Can You Start Building Work Without a Party Wall Agreement?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

In some cases, you may be able to start building work without a party wall agreement. But if your work falls under the Party ...

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Boundary Wall vs Party Wall: What’s the Difference?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

In simple terms, a boundary wall marks the edge of your land, while a party wall is shared between two properties and may be ...

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What happens if you don’t have a party wall agreement?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

If your building work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and you do not follow the correct process, it can cause ...

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Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for a Conservatory?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

In some cases, you may need a party wall agreement for a conservatory project. Most conservatories involve new foundations, and if those foundations are close to a neighbouring property, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. The key factor is not the conservatory itself, but how close the work is to your neighbour’s structure and how deep the foundations go. In this guide, we explain ...

In some cases, you may need a party wall agreement for a conservatory project. Most conservatories involve new foundations, ...

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Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement for Chimney Breast Removal?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

If you are removing a chimney breast attached to a shared wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 will apply. This is because the ...

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Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversions?

Friday, 26th June 2026 | by: Peter Barry

If your loft conversion involves structural work to a shared wall, you will need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 ...

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Party Walls Explained

Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry

In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall is and when the law applies. We deal with party wall ...

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