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Party Wall Insights, Advice for London Homeowners
Should both neighbours share one surveyor? The agreed surveyor route is brilliant in the right situation and wrong in others. Drawing on 5+ years, this post explains when it works and when it does not.
Most people treat the Schedule of Condition as a formality. After 5+ years, I see it as your strongest protection. This post explains exactly what a schedule of condition protects against, drawn from real London cases.
The title party wall surveyor is not protected, so anyone can use it. Drawing on 5+ years in London, this post is our honest advice on how to choose a party wall surveyor you can trust.
Most party wall problems come from simple, avoidable errors. This post lists the most common party wall mistakes London homeowners make, why each one hurts, and exactly how to sidestep them.
Every spring, surveyors see a surge of party wall notices. This post explains why spring is party wall season, when to serve a party wall notice, and how to plan so the paperwork never delays your build.
London is a city of Victorian terraces, and those homes share their walls. This post explains why party walls in Victorian terraces matter, which common works trigger the Act, and how both homes stay protected.
A basement is the most intrusive home project in London, so a party wall for a basement excavation is almost always required. This guide covers the 6 metre rule, underpinning, the notices, and how both homes stay protected.
Most London loft conversions touch the shared wall, so a party wall agreement for a loft conversion is often needed. This guide explains the notices, the steel beams, and how the process protects both homes.
Planning a rear extension in London? A party wall for a rear extension is often required. This guide explains when the Act applies, what notice to serve, and how to protect both homes before the digging starts.
Party wall disputes sound alarming, but most are routine and never reach a court. This post explains how party wall disputes arise, and how party wall disputes are resolved through surveyors and a Party Wall Award.
Can you refuse to sign a party wall agreement? You can dissent, but you cannot block your neighbour's lawful works. Refusing simply routes the project through surveyors and a Party Wall Award. Here is how it works.
Wondering what happens if you ignore a party wall notice? Nothing good. After 14 days your silence counts as a dissent, the works still go ahead, and you lose key protections. Here is what to do instead.
