The 3-Metre and 6-Metre Party Wall Excavation Rules Explained
Understand the Party Wall Act 3-metre and 6-metre excavation rules, foundation-depth tests and what information an excavation notice needs.
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Party Wall Rules for Rear and Side Extensions
A practical guide to party wall rules for rear and side extensions, covering boundaries, shared walls, foundations and notice requirements.
Chimney Breast Removal and the Party Wall Act
When chimney breast removal needs a party wall notice, what structural details are required and how adjoining owners are protected.
Does a Loft Conversion Require a Party Wall Notice?
Find out when a loft conversion needs a party wall notice, including steel beams, raising walls, chimney work and detached properties.
Party Wall Notice Time Limits: One Month, Two Months and 14 Days Explained
Party wall notice time limits explained: when one month, two months and 14 days apply, how long notices remain valid and what happens after no reply.
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Why should I get a Party Wall Agreement
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 »
Should we have a Schedule of Condition carried out prior to works?
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 »
What does an Adjoining Owner do if he receives a Notice?
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 »
Who pays for what?
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 »