Party Wall Agreements

If you are undertaking or affected by development we can provide effective a.If you’re undertaking or affected by development, we advise on neighbourly matters to protect your rights and keep the project moving, fairly, for everyone involved.

The services we offer include;

• Party wall matters
• Access agreements
• Scaffold licences
• Hoarding licences

 

Most work in this area falls under the Party Wall Act, which gives building owners rights to carry out certain works to shared party walls and boundaries — while also placing obligations on them when they do.

In short: the building owner serves notice on affected neighbours, setting out the proposed works.If a neighbour dissents, a dispute arises, and both parties appoint a Party Wall Surveyor, either jointly, or one each, to agree a Party Wall Award that allows the development to proceed while protecting the adjoining owner.

We work with developers, owners, occupiers and design consultants, resolving disputes quickly and fairly,  while always protecting our own client’s interests.

Click Here to View Explanatory Guidance Note on the Act

We can provide services to

• Building Owner Services
• Adjoining Owner Services

 

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