Overview: Expert guidance: Step-by-Step Process of Serving a Valid Party Wall Notice under the UK Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Clear steps, timelines, notices, awards and checklists.
Who this is for
Homeowners, developers, designers and contractors planning works affecting a party wall, boundary or adjacent excavation.
At-a-glance
- When the Act applies
- Notice types and statutory periods
- Awards: contents & enforcement
- Neighbour relations & dispute avoidance
- Costs & choosing a surveyor
Checklist
- Confirm if your works trigger the Act
- Identify all Adjoining Owners
- Serve the correct notices with drawings
- Record a schedule of condition
- Agree and follow the Award
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Related reading
- Pillar: Party Wall Act 1996 – Ultimate Guide
- Real Case Study: Resolving a Party Wall Dispute in the West Midlands
- How much does a party wall survey cost in Staffordshire?
