The Party Wall and Related Act of 1996: Intention vs. Reality

The Act’s intent and the actions of those charged with enforcing it are diametrically opposed. This article examines the Act’s intent, and it is critical that this is understood so the surveyors that administer this can be held accountable. Relying on surveyors who’ve already forgotten the purpose of the Act is risky. It results in […]

Why are Surveyors taken aback when we offer them the road of the Agreed Surveyor?

Jason Edworthy Party Wall Experts Kensington and Chelsea   This article discusses why surveyors are frequently taken aback when JE offers to function as the ‘agreed surveyor.’ Party wall for builders is one service we offer. The procedure is as follows: a surveyor serves a notice, and the neighboring owner objects and appoints their own […]

How to Sack Your Party Wall Surveyor

  Who Pays For The Party Wall Act?   The Party Wall etc. Act of 1996 gives a property owner the legal right to carry out specific works that would otherwise be considered trespass or nuisance. It also seeks to protect adjoining owners’ interests from any potentially negative impacts that particular works may have by […]

What exactly is a party wall agreement?

Jason Edworthy Party Wall Experts Kensington and Chelsea   Party wall agreement is, because as the name implies, a legal agreement established for both you and your neighbours for any construction work that affects a common wall, outbuilding, and boundary. When is a party wall agreement required? You must issue a notice on all legal […]