Party wall knowledge base
Over 100 practical, plain-English articles on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Choose where to start below, or browse every article in one place.
Written by a surveyor
- Karmjit Grewal
- Party Wall Surveyor
- Plain-English guidance
Start here
Quick guide to the Act, the process, glossary and what needs notice.
Browse →44 articlesFor building owners
Serving notices, getting consent, avoiding delay and selling with works in progress.
Browse →33 articlesFor adjoining owners
Responding to a notice, schedule of condition, damage, fees and choosing a surveyor.
Browse →15 articlesProblems & urgent issues
No notice, work already started, damage, refused access or excessive fees.
Browse →18 articlesTechnical
Special foundations, section 11(11), security for expenses, appeals and conduct.
Browse →23 articlesCase law
Summaries of the key court decisions that shape party wall practice.
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