LATEST BLOG POSTS: Party Walls
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.
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 involves. If you are planning works or have received a notice from your neighbour, this will help you understand what is required and what happens next. What Is a Party Wall Agreement? A party wall agreement is a written agreement between neighbours that allows certain ...
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 ...
Can Neighbours Refuse a Party Wall Agreement?
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
Yes, a neighbour can refuse to consent to a party wall notice. However, this doesn’t automatically stop your building ...
Who Appoints a Party Wall Surveyor?
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If a dispute arises under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a party wall surveyor must be appointed to resolve the ...
A Guide to Serving a Party Wall Notice
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If your building work falls within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must notify your affected ...
Can I Do a Party Wall Agreement Myself?
Friday, 27th March 2026 | by: Peter Barry
If you’re planning building work, you might be tempted to undertake the party wall process yourself. And while in some ...
Does ChatGPT Know More Than Your Party Wall Surveyor?
Friday, 27th February 2026 | by: Matthew Price
AI tools are becoming many homeowners' first port of call when they receive a party wall notice. That's understandable — but here's why you should be cautious about what it tells you. If you've recently received a party wall notice from a neighbour — or you're about to serve one yourself — there's a good chance you've already typed a question into ChatGPT (other AI models are available). ...
AI tools are becoming many homeowners' first port of call when they receive a party wall notice. That's understandable — ...
Rear Extensions and the Party Wall Act
Friday, 20th February 2026 | by: Peter Barry
This is a follow up to a recent post covering loft conversions and specifically which aspects of the work fall within the ...
Loft Conversions and The Party Wall Act
Monday, 9th February 2026 | by: Peter Barry
Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I ...
Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire (2017)
Saturday, 15th November 2025 | by: Peter Barry
This is part of our series on court judgments that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The ...
