by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
If you’re planning building work near a shared wall or close to a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can feel like a maze of notices, deadlines and technical terms. In reality, the process is quite structured—once you understand the responses and...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When building works are taking place nearby, the word “damage” can cover a wide range of issues—from harmless hairline cracking to more serious movement, water ingress, or damage to external features such as patios and boundary walls. The difficulty is that properties...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
What is a Party Wall Award? A Party Wall Award (often called “the Award”) is a formal, legally recognised document produced under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when a neighbour dissents, raises concerns, or doesn’t respond to a Party Wall Notice. The Award sets out...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When a neighbour plans building work that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby foundations, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what might happen to your property. A Party Wall Award is the Act’s main safeguard for adjoining owners: it sets clear,...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Party wall surveying fees can vary significantly depending on the type of work, the level of risk, the number of adjoining owners, and—most importantly—whether the matter stays straightforward or becomes a dispute requiring a Party Wall Award. Understanding likely...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition report is one of the most effective, low-friction ways to protect property owners when building activity is taking place nearby. Its strength is simple: it provides an objective, time-stamped record of a property’s visible condition, creating a...
