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New to party walls? Begin with these plain-English explainers — what the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is, when it applies, and how the process works from start to finish.
Written by a surveyor
- Karmjit Grewal
- Party Wall Surveyor
- Plain-English guidance
7 articles
The first party wall knowledge base
A knowledge base is a self-serve online library of information. In this case, it is a library about the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and its practical administration.
Notices & consentThe Party Wall Act explained in 1 minute
A one-minute overview of when the Party Wall Act applies and the three types of notifiable work.
Awards & processThe party wall process in brief
The party wall process from assessing the work to serving notice and dealing with each neighbour's response.
Guidance & insightCommon misunderstandings about the Party Wall Act
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been in force for many years, but it is still widely misunderstood. These misunderstandings often lead to delay, unnecessary costs and poor ne…
Awards & processWhat is a party wall award?
A party wall award is a legal document made by surveyors under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It resolves a dispute between owners about notifiable works.
Notices & consentMinor works and party wall notices: what requires notification?
Not every minor job to a party wall requires notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The government guidance gives examples of minor works that usually do not require notic…
Notices & consentWhen should party wall notices be served?
Serving party wall notices at the right time is one of the easiest ways to avoid delay. Serve too late and your start date may be pushed back. Serve badly and the notice may n…
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