Property
Management

Party Wall

If you or your neighbour wish to carry out work on your property then the provisions of the Party Wall Act 1996 may apply. Other works may also apply under the act, such as work within 3 metres of the boundary and sometimes if the work is within 6 metres of the boundary.

Typical works that apply under the Party Wall Act include extensions, loft conversions, basement conversions and removal of chimney breasts. Other works may also apply under the Act to a detached property such as work within 3 metres of the boundary and in some circumstances if the work is within 6 metres of the boundary.

It should be noted that the intention of the Act is not to stop you from completing your proposed building works, in fact quite the opposite. As long as you fulfil certain obligations, serving correct notices in prescribed time scales then the Act can give you an ability to complete your plans that may not otherwise be allowed. This is why the involvement of a professional surveyor at an early stage is advised. Sussex Surveyors have years of experience managing Party Wall issues with customers and their neighbours.

Note: Any fees we charge will probably be paid by your neighbour proposing the work.