FLETCHER McNEILL     PARTY WALL

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 extends party wall legislation and procedures, established in London, to the whole of England and Wales.

Within London party wall legislation existed previously under the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is similar to the 1939 Act but does have a number of significant differences.

The Act makes provision in respect of party walls, and excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes.

The Act with these provisions provides owners of buildings with rights and obligations to other owners.
The approach to exercising of these rights and obligations, also the method and resolution of disputes is set out.

Where appointed by the Building Owner we can advise and arrange to prepare and serve all necessary party wall notices, make any necessary appointments and arrange to agree matters and issue appropriate Party Wall Awards in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Where appointed by the Adjoining Owner we can advise and arrange to receive notices, prepare and serve all necessary party wall counter notices, make any necessary appointments and arrange to agree matters and issue appropriate Party Wall Awards in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Advice may be given upon the extent and limitations of the respective owners rights and obligations under the Act.

Schedules of condition of adjoining property would be prepared and agreed between the surveyors, which we would normally prepare when appointed by the Building Owner.

In all cases we will act with due care and in a spirit of co-operation between parties, liaising with the respective owners and appointed surveyors to reach agreement.

FLETCHER McNEILL     BUILDING SURVEYING

Our Building Surveying service delivers practical and creative solutions to our clients’ property needs.

We offer a range of specialist expertise, based on our core construction experience:

Building/Acquisition Surveys

Defect Analysis

Building Works:
including refurbishment, conservation and maintenance
projects

Landlords/Tenants Surveyor:
for either landlords or tenants entering into Development
or Tenancy Agreements