Q. I need a party wall agreement 'fast', can you help?
I need a party wall agreement 'fast', can you help? A recent question from a building owner requiring a party wall surveyor in London.
Q. What can I do about an extension built on my land without permission?
Last year my neighbour built an extension at the back of his house, and now I can see that it has been built over my side of the boundary...
Building Against a Party Wall
Building work by definition carries with it a risk of damage so it is no surprise that building on or near a party wall can be contentious.
Top 20 reasons you might hate your neighbour!
Neighbourly disputes We know first-hand that neighbourly disputes can be very distressing and can quickly escalate to the point where...
Does verbal consent discharge a building owners obligation under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?
The matter of oral waiver of the obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 were considered in the Court of Appeal in Seeff & Seeff v...
Objecting to Planning Applications
Are you concerned about your neighbour’s application for planning permission? Are you unsure about the process of objecting the planning...
Defective Party Fence Walls & Maintenance
A ‘Party Fence Wall’ is a wall which sits astride the land of different owners and used to separate and define the land, often referred...
Party Wall: Obtaining Consent From Neighbours.
This article takes a look at some practical tips for building owners wishing to obtain Party Wall consent.
What does the party wall surveyor actually do?
We often receive enquiries from home owners and other building professionals who having read some adverse comments on internet forums are...
Party Wall Works & Damages
Following some recent high profile cases, we have decided to write this article to reiterate the importance of safeguarding your property...
