by daniele | Oct 4, 2024 | Party Wall
Can a party wall agreement be verbal? It can, but it wouldn’t be enforceable. So the answer is no. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 which governs party wall matters in England and Wales, party wall agreements, also known as party wall awards, must be in...
by daniele | Sep 23, 2024 | Party Wall
Party wall agreements, also known as party wall awards, are used to manage disputes and responsibilities between neighbours who share a party wall or boundary. These documents aren’t typically registered in a central database. So, where are party wall agreements...
by daniele | Sep 20, 2024 | Party Wall
If you’re planning construction work that affects a shared boundary with your neighbour, serving a party wall notice is a legal requirement under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. But how exactly do you serve one, and what steps are involved? This guide will walk...
by daniele | Sep 16, 2024 | Party Wall
A party wall agreement is not compulsory per se but is highly recommended if the building owner (the person who wants to build the extension, loft conversion etc.) wants to avoid any potential costly litigation. If you’re planning construction work near or on a...
by daniele | Jan 7, 2023 | Party Wall
A party wall surveyor is a professional who is hired to assess the impact that building work may have on a shared wall between two properties. They are often used to help resolve disputes between neighbours about building works, and can help to ensure that the work is...
by daniele | Feb 14, 2020 | Party Wall
Party Wall DIY is a party wall notice generator designed to help you getting to a party wall agreement without a surveyor. The tool will also make sure your notices comply with the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996. This article will cover some essential information to get you...
