The failure of the ‘agreed surveyor’ appointment
‘It was the government’s intention that an agreed surveyor should be used whe...
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Intention vs Reality
The intention of the Act, and the actions of those who administer it, are two...
Dealing with difficult neighbours: claiming they didn’t receive a notice or award etc.
When serving a notice relating to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, it can be inc...
Great things party wall surveyors do, which often go unnoticed….
This article looks at the good things party wall surveyors can do, to reduce ...
Is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 effective?
This article looks at whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is effective. Lord...
Ways in which a party wall surveyor can screw you over…
This article looks at the behaviour of party wall surveyors, and how this can...
Party Wall Fees: excessive fees and who pays
This article looks at probably the most contentious element of the party wall...
Appealing a party wall award
Before describing briefly how to lodge an appeal, it is important to understa...
Why party wall ambulance chasing is a piss poor thing to do…
What they do
There are surveyors who look for recently submitted planning ap...
Party wall fixed fees – fixing a problem or part of a problem?
Party wall surveyor’s fees are contentious and often the source of friction. ...
Further inspections – a further unnecessary expense?
This article looks at the common practice of Party Wall Awards authorising fu...
Keeping party wall costs down
This article gives ten suggestions which can help you to save money when deal...
How to sack your party wall surveyor…
It is well documented that you cannot sack your party wall surveyor, but this...
The party wall surveyor 'impartiality' myth
The Party Wall Act is rife with surveyors who claim to act impartially, yet u...
Why the building owner shouldn’t settle the adjoining owner’s party wall surveyor’s fees
In relations to surveyor’s fees, ‘The Law and Practice of Party Walls’ (Bickf...
The failure of Section 10(4) of The Party Wall Act
Section 10(4) simply does not work, either for the adjoining owner who has a ...
Why is my neighbour’s Party Wall Surveyor’s fee more expensive than mine?
Surveyor’s fees vary hugely, and generally an Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor will...
Managing expectations: Why is the Party Wall process often so disappointing?
The Party Wall process is often a big disappointment to all involved, and thi...
Why are Party Wall Surveyors ignoring the case of Amir-Siddique v Kowaliw [2018]?
Why are Party Wall Surveyors ignoring the case of Amir-Siddique v Kowaliw [20...
Why are Surveyors shocked when we offer them the Agreed Surveyor route?
This article looks at the reasons why surveyors are often shocked when TPWC o...
Why you shouldn't sign a party wall letter of appointment too early
A letter of appointment has many flaws, and this article does not seek to cri...
A neighbourly approach to party wall matters.
This article will provide advice on how to navigate the party wall process in...
How to invoke the act and can surveyors determine that it doesn't apply
The key points to take away are:
1. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is invoked ...
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Party Walls – Articles concerning the law and practice of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, by Benjamin Mackie
