#PartyWallProcedures

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Generally, normal people found the party wall procedures tricky and confusing. So, today here I am going to drive away another confusion about Party Wall Notice and Party Wall Agreement. Also, in what conditions what sort of actions should be taken in regards to following party wall procedures… Continue reading at https://medium.com/@berrylodgesurveyors/party-wall-notice-must-come-before-the-party-wall-agreement-clarified-278d0528c2ca

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More often than not the Party Wall procedures and the Party Wall etc Act 1996 can be discovered at a later stage of the pre works construction process. This not only adds unplanned delays but can also be a stressful process to line up before the all-important contractor start date. In an effort to combat this, we are pleased to be able to offer any enquirer 30 minutes free Party Wall advice with an experienced Party Wall Surveyor.  

[berrylodge]

I am going to be looking at the recent case of Amir-Siddique vs Kowaliw 2018.

In 2008, Kowaliw the building owner proposed to undertake a loft conversion and chimney breast removal to their home which was a semi-detached house.

Kowaliw wanted to avoid the cost and delay of the Party Wall procedures and ideally didn’t want to have a Party Wall Award, also known as a Party Wall Agreement... Read the full story here https://www.blsurveyors.com/amir-siddique-vs-kowaliw-2018/

[berrylodge]

we will be discussing the case party wall disputes b/w Manu v Euroview Estates and the important points that can be taken from it relative to the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

This case looks at Party Wall Disputes that arose between the Party Wall Surveyors on various points that surrounded the Party Wall Procedures and the construction works as a whole. The issues started right from the start of the process, with the adjoining owner’s Surveyor questioned the validity...

[berrylodge]

In this Property Surveying Podcast, we will be discussing the recent legal case of Amir-Siddique vs Kowaliw and what it means for Party Wall Surveyors and adjoining owners in England and Wales. This case has shaken up Party Wall procedures (as much as they can be) as we knew them and is one to note for all Party Wall Surveyors taking on Agreed Surveyor appointments. Listen this podcast on https://www.blsurveyors.com/amir-siddique-vs-kowaliw/

[berrylodge]

In this blog post, there will be a discussion towards the consequences of not adhering to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and why it is important to follow. Also, I will be looking at what needs to be done, if building works have already begun and what can be done from an adjoining owner (who is the neighbouring owner’s) perspective.

The consequences of not adhering to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 can lead to problems and high costs in the long term and once the works have started...

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In this blog post, we discuss whether a building owner, who is the person undertaking the construction works,  would be required to go through the Party Wall Procedures including serving a Party Wall Notice and potentially having a Party Wall Agreement in place for an extension to their property… https://www.blsurveyors.com/do-i-need-a-party-wall-agreement-for-an-extension/

[berrylodge]

The party wall procedures are costly and may add thousands of pounds to a construction project if handled incorrectly. Hence, it is prudent to consult with an expert Party Wall Surveyor, as these professionals can guide you with regards to limiting your expenses. Read a full post at https://partywallsurveyors.jimdofree.com/party-wall-procedure-costs/

[berrylodge]

In this blog, I thought it would be helpful to look at how best to serve a Party Wall Notice upon an adjoining owner and hopefully encourage a more favourable response.

My biggest tip for a positive or favourable Party Wall Notice response would be to engage with the adjoining owners as early as you can. In my experience, the better informed the adjoining owner, the more likely you be able to receive either a Party Wall Consent or the appointment of an Agreed Surveyor...