Party Walls

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 gives building owners rights to do work to the party wall (shared wall) and when excavating or building close to the boundary line. The main obligations are to notify the neighbour on the proposed works and an obligation to repair any damage that might be caused by the work. Under the Act the person carrying out the work is known as the Building Owner and the neighbour is known as the Adjoining Owner. We can act for either or both parties to ensure that the provisions of the Party Wall etc Act are complied with.
We assess the proposals and advice on the Notices to be issued and the need for any further drawings or information that might be needed. We will also identify the Adjoining Owner should this be necessary. The necessary Notices are then prepared and submitted to the Adjoining Owner following which records of the condition of neighbours’ buildings, party walls and adjacent areas are produced. If required, we will prepare an Award and agree detailed terms with the Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor or act as Agreed Surveyor if appointed. Should any problems arise during the work, we will re-inspect the property and advise on the appropriate action to be taken
We assess the proposals and advice on the Notices to be issued and the need for any further drawings or information that might be needed. We will also identify the Adjoining Owner should this be necessary. The necessary Notices are then prepared and submitted to the Adjoining Owner following which records of the condition of neighbours’ buildings, party walls and adjacent areas are produced. If required, we will prepare an Award and agree detailed terms with the Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor or act as Agreed Surveyor if appointed. Should any problems arise during the work, we will re-inspect the property and advise on the appropriate action to be taken