WE ARE FULLY CONVERSANT WITH THE OBLIGATIONS OF ALL PARTIES UNDER THE PARTY WALL ACT

PARTY WALL MATTERS

The Act was not designed to hinder or restrict building works but help people to develop properties by giving them certain rights regarding repairing and maintaining party walls. In return for these rights, prior to construction the building owner must formally communicate their intentions to their neighbours. This formal communication is achieved via a system of notices that are served to neighbours holding legal interests in the adjoining properties. 

Schedules of condition are also often prepared before party wall works commence. The schedule of condition is used to determine whether the neighbouring building works have had any adverse effect on the property during or after their completion.

From boundary and construction disputes, defect and dilapidation diagnosis to expert witness reports (building defects), Carters Surveyors are trusted and reliable experts in this field.

With our knowledge and experience we are able to ensure that developers, landlords, institutions, housing associations and private individuals make best use of the legislation and navigate their way through its requirements.