A party wall agreement is a legally binding document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of two or more property owners who share a wall or boundary. If you are planning on undertaking any building work that affects a shared wall, such…Read More »
In short Yes! Why? well, it gives an assurance to the Adjoining owners that we have a clear survey showing the condition of their property prior to works as that’s exactly how we want their building to look after the works –…Read More »
Although he can do nothing, he should do something. He can consent to the work and that is all there is to it. Work can start immediately. Both parties should keep the documentation and file it safely. In the vast majority of…Read More »
Generally speaking, the Building Owner pays the costs of the work and all the surveyors’ fees. However, there are provisions for certain costs to be borne by the Adjoining Owner as well, such as: Where a new party fence wall is built,…Read More »
If the Building Owner is doing work on or to a party structure (wall, floor, or fence wall) or digging within the prescribed depths and distances without serving Notices, he is acting outside the law and can be stopped. If you are…Read More »
Below we have a Flowchart that will help visualise the pathway for all involved in the party Wall Process