The Party Wall Act came into force in July 1997 and extended party wall legislation to the whole of England and Wales. It applies not only to party walls but also to party structures e.g. the floors which separate flats and maisonettes; and to excavations going to a lower level than the foundations of an adjoining property (within prescribed distances).
How we can help you
We advise surveyors, architects and engineers, housebuilders; building contractors, commercial developers; registered providers and local authorities; and private householders on issues related to a party wall.
We can advise on when (and if) you need to serve a notice and deal with the procedures required by the Act including how to resolve disputes, instructing party wall surveyors and all legal aspects of party wall awards.
