Your FAQ's Answered

All Your Questions Answered!

If you’re planning a construction project or are a neighbour to someone beginning work near your property, you may wonder how the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 affects you. Here at HPWS, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about Party Walls to help guide you through the steps involved.

1.What is a Party Wall?

2.What is the purpose of the Party Wall Act?

3.Do I need to consider the Party Wall Act for my planned works?

4.Are Party Wall Agreements mandatory?

5.When should I appoint a Party Wall Surveyor?

6.How do I select a Party Wall Surveyor?

7.What does a Party Wall Surveyor do?

8.How much does it cost?

9.Who covers the Surveyors’ fees?

10.Can a Party Wall Award be changed?

11.What defines a “Building Owner” and “Adjoining Owner”?

12.When should you serve Notice?

13.Is a Solicitor required?

14.Can the Party Wall Act resolve boundary disputes?

15.Can a Party Wall Award be applied after work begins?

16.Does a Notice expire?

Reanna Hughes

Counselling psychologist