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Party Walls | Surveying

The Party Wall Act – Common Misunderstandings

Monday, 10th July 2023 | by: Peter Barry

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for nearly thirty years but it is becoming clear that a large section of the public still has a tenuous grip on its details. As leading party wall surveyors in London, we thought it might be helpful to address some of the many myths and misconceptions, so I have outlined a few of the most common misunderstandings below: 1 - My extension will be on my ...

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for nearly thirty years but it is becoming clear that a large section of the ...

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Party Walls | Surveying

What is a Party Wall Award (Agreement)?

Tuesday, 7th February 2023 | by: Matthew Price

For surveyors who undertake this form of work day in day out, it can be easy to assume that there is good general ...

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Party Walls | Party Wall Questions | Surveying

What to do when your neighbour ignores the party wall act

Friday, 6th January 2023 | by: Peter Barry

It is not uncommon to discover that your neighbour has gone ahead, or is about to go ahead, with building works that fall ...

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Party Walls

Can my neighbour build on my land?

Friday, 2nd December 2022 | by: Peter Barry

If your neighbour is proposing building works that fall under the remit of the Party Wall Act 1996, there is a clear legal ...

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Party Walls | Party Wall Questions

Party Wall Surveyor Cost and Fees

Friday, 27th May 2022 | by: Matthew Price

The Party Wall Act is a slightly complicated piece of legislation, and the industry is essentially self-regulating. This ...

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Party Walls

Material Shortages and the Party Wall Act

Friday, 25th June 2021 | by: Peter Barry

We’ve been hearing about building material shortages anecdotally for a few months now but more recently reports have ...

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Loft Space | Architecture | Licence to Alter | Party Walls | Valuation

What are my options for my loft extension?

Friday, 18th June 2021 | by: Matthew Price

Of all the types of property extension the conversion of a loft space is one of the more affordable in comparison to side and/or rear extensions and they do of course, see you gain additional bedroom(s). So, what are the various types, are what do they typically cost? Simple Dormer Extension This is the most common and most affordable extension and is a good option for most property types and ...

Of all the types of property extension the conversion of a loft space is one of the more affordable in comparison to side ...

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Miscellaneous | Party Wall Questions | Party Walls

Free lunchtime CPD for property professionals

Sunday, 16th May 2021 | by: Peter Barry

Over the last couple of years we’ve put on a series of lunchtime CPD sessions covering party wall procedures for ...

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Party Wall Questions | Party Walls | Surveying

When Should Party Wall Notices be Served?

Tuesday, 20th April 2021 | by: Peter Barry

Completing the party wall awards is often the last part of the jigsaw required to allow work to commence on site and the ...

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Party Walls

Written or Photographic Schedule of Condition?

Sunday, 21st March 2021 | by: Peter Barry

While the current social distance regulations remain in place, surveyors are under pressure to spend as little time inside ...

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