Shared Party Walls

The Importance of Party Walls

Anyone wanting to carry out work on a shared Party Wall, Party Structure, or boundary must give the adjoining owner notice.

The Party Wall Act 1996 is a crucial piece of legislation in the UK that seeks to manage the relationship between the Building Owner and Adjoining Owner.

If you want to carry out work on a Party Wall you are required by law to serve notice. Serving notice can indeed offer several advantages. For instance, it can grant you access to carry out necessary work, which might not be possible under common law. Additionally, in certain situations, you may be able to oblige the neighbour to contribute towards the cost of the works, for example if it is a shared wall that is in poor condition.

Our Experience

Advisory Role

We provide expert advice to both parties about their rights and obligations under the Act. We help clarify any technical
aspects of the proposed work and ensure the process runs smoothly.

We will carry out any necessary schedules of condition as a factual record prior to work commencing.

Award Preparation

We will draw up the award that contains all the element agreed through the process. The award is legally binding and once the Award is in place, the BO can commence work, and we can monitor compliance to ensure that the terms of the Award are followed.