LATEST BLOG POSTS: Party Walls
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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 mortgagee or as a tenant from year to year or for a lesser term or as a tenant at will’. As it makes no distinction between the various types of ‘ownership’ (only that the remaining term must be greater than 12 months) it means an owner proposing works that affect an ...
Section 20 of the Act defines an owner, amongst other things, as ‘a person in possession of land, otherwise than as a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 before starting work. This is very common in terraced and semi-detached houses, where steel beams are usually inserted into the party wall to support the new floor. If the Act applies and the correct process is not followed, your project could be delayed. In this guide, ...
If your loft conversion involves structural work to a shared wall, you will need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 ...
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 ...
Party Wall Agreements Explained
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall agreement is, when you need one, and what it actually ...
What Does a Party Wall Surveyor Do?
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall surveyor does and when you actually need one. Many ...
