A Party Wall is an individual partition between  two different buildings  in separate ownership. These walls are often constructed over a centre line dividing two individually  occupied  properties. Sometimes these are two adjoining walls that were constructed   periods apart . A Party Wall might also mean:

• a wall that adjoining owners share alike ; 
• a wall that is divided into two parts , where each   home owner owns a wall; 
• a wall which completely belongs to one of the adjoining owners, with the right to have it reconditioned as a dividing wall between the two owners .

When building works is required, the expertness of a party wall surveyor should be used. They specialise in the resolution of disputes arising under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. The role of the party wall surveyor is to assist, advise and resolve any disputes between adjoining owners when works to a buildings party structure is proposed.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a legislation that is only applicable in England and Wales.

If you  need some Party Wall Act Advice, we can  provide the following services:

If you are the  home owner and  have to carry out building works:

• We can help you identify exactly which neighbouring propertiesfall within the  small print of the Party Wall etc. Act.

• You can instruct us to serve party wall notices.

• We can prepare and agree a party wall award, (sometimes also  known as a party wall agreement).

• We can produce a schedule of the condition of the neighbouring  buildings, to ensure that you are not held responsible for any pre-existing defects.

If you are an adjourning owner and your neighbour is carrying out building works , we can:

• Advise you of your rights under the Party Wall etc Act.

• Ensure all controls are in place to minimise the risk of damage to your property .

• Monitor the building works and identify any damage to your property.

• Inform you, under the Act, the developer is required to pay our fees on your behalf.

Before proceeding on any building work to a party wall, be sure to know your legal rights and obligations governed by the Party Wall Act 1996 and speak to one of our Party Wall Surveyors about a Party Wall Agreement.

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