The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 extended procedures which applied to inner London to the whole of England and Wales. The Act grants owners of buildings, certain rights to carry out work to party walls and other structures, and provides a framework for exercising these rights, based on notification and the resolution of disputes via the appointment of surveyors.

Our service, for developers, designers and neighbours includes:

To developers:

• Providing general advice on your rights and obligations
  under the Act

• Identifying which elements of the proposed works require
  Notice to be served under the Act

• Investigating the ownership details of adjoining
  buildings/structures and advising on the interests entitled to Notice

• Preparation and service of Notices and obtaining responses
  from adjoining owners

• Advising on the extent of, and recording, schedules of condition

• Preparing and agreeing Party Wall Awards

• Dealing with issues of damage and compensation

To adjoining owners

• Advising on the validity of Notices served,
  and your rights and obligations, under the Act

• Reviewing details of the proposed works to ensure they are
  suitable and will not cause unnecessary inconvenience

• Checking and agreeing schedules of condition

• Negotiating party wall awards

• Dealing with issues of damage and compensation

GL Hearn advises both developers and neighbours throughout London, and latterly throughout the UK. Our clients include financial institutions, property companies, retailers, housing associations and private individuals. Our depth of experience and expert knowledge allows us to provide prompt, reliable advice on utilising this legislation.

Neighbourly Matters: Party Wall Matters PDF (144KB)

For more information contact:
		paul_smith@glhearn.com