Category: Party Wall Surveyor

The psychology of Party Wall disputes and methods of resolution and the difference between disputes, bullying and harassment A person who makes the wrong choices is unaware of the conscious choices available to them and are governed by their evolved instinct;  “They are” (Rene Descartes) but they are not in control and are unaware of… Continue reading The psychology of Party Wall disputes and methods of resolution and the difference between disputes, bullying and harassment

Party Wall Surveyor recovery of fees How should a Party Wall Sueyor, go about recovering validly awarded fees which have not been paid?  I would expect the MScs amongst you to reach for Dunn’s law guides, Civil Litigation, Be Civil and expend a considerable number of hours working out how best to proceed.  However there… Continue reading Party Wall Surveyor recovery of fees

The First Party Wall Surveyors The 1666 act for the re-building of London was the first Party Wall Act and determined how Party Walls  and Piers should be built.  It specifically  required Party Wall surveyors to take an oath to carry out their duties as required by the authorities and that they be, “discreet and intelligent… Continue reading The First Party Wall Surveyors

Party Wall Third Surveyor Third Surveyor – If two surveyors are appointed they must agree a third surveyor who can then be called upon to independently settle the dispute, settle the dispute with either or both of the two surveyors or settle a dispute between the two surveyors. Bruce act as Third Surveyor throughout England and… Continue reading Party Wall Third Suveyor

Party Wall Schedule of Conditions Schedule of Conditions – Each adjoining Owner’s buildings should be surveyed and a professional and thorough schedule of conditions should be produced. This ensures that there is a record of the Adjoining Owner’s properties before the works affecting the Party Walls proceed

Party Wall Rights of Entry Road Runner LORD JUSTICE CHADWICK – a surveyor appointed under section 10 of the Act has the opportunity and the right to enter upon the premises of both the building owner and the adjoining owner “for the purposes of carrying out the object for which he is appointed or selected”… Continue reading Party Wall Rights of Entry

Rights of Party Wall Building Owners which require served notices Rights of Building Owners – Section 1 Rights (a) build a party wall or party fence wall on the line of junction (b) place below the level of the land of the adjoining owner such projecting footings and foundations as are necessary for the construction… Continue reading Rights of Party Wall Building Owners

Rights of Party Wall Adjoining Owners Rights of Adjoining Owners – All statutory, regulatory and common law rights which are not suspended by the act and all rights of the Building Owner if they wish to exercise them.   Click for sample Notices, agreements, Awards, covering letters etc  

Raising a Party Wall Downwards Out of interests I attended an organisation event where I witnessed a seemingly serious discussion on whether it was possible to raise a Party Wall downwards.  At the front of the hall the grandees sat and advised the assembled throng – this resulted in the following post on the subject,… Continue reading Raising a Party Wall Downwards

Party Wall Payments for Works Done If you have raised your parapets for a loft extension/built a Party Wall  and the adjoining owner wants to enclose upon the wall you can claim payment for its use.  If the Building Owner wishes to enclose upon your wall similar payments should be negotiated.