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Party wall issues can be quite complex and confusing but fortunately they can often be resolved quite easily. The Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 imposes a legal requirement on building owners - proposing to carry out building work - to serve notice on their neighbours, for certain works. This enables works to commence under a set time frame whilst protecting the interests of the neighbouring owners.
Timing in Party Wall matters is critical if you are the Building Owner and are planning on carrying out some work. Discussion with your neighbours can save much time and money if you act early enough. We can offer free advice at this key stage and help you avoid some of the problems that can occur. Charterhouse Surveying Consultants are specialist Party Wall surveyors and members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (www.fpws.org.uk). We offer a professional service on Party Wall matters including advice on the need for Party Wall Agreements & Awards. |
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The Party Wall Act etc. 1996 is a legal framework that applies in England & Wales to enable certain works to be carried out, without excessive delay, or expensive legal action. Whilst it enables Building Owners to carry out the proposed works it also, importantly, protects the interests of neighbouring Adjacent Owners.
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Works Physically Affecting the Party Wall
Certain works to the Party Wall require a Notice being served under Section 2/3 of the Act. Maybe you are having a loft converted and need steel beams to be inserted in to the wall, this would require a Notice to be served |
Building Along the Line of Junction (Boundary)
If you are building on your property you have rights to build right up to the boundary (line of junction). This can give you rights under the Party Wall Act but you must serve Notice on the Adjoining Owner under Section 1 |
Excavations Near a Neighbouring Structure
If you plan to excavate within 3 metres of a neighbouring structure you will likely have to serve Notice under Section 6. Most rear extensions to semi-detached or terraced will require this. Contact us for more advice |
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