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Im A Building Owner, What Do I Do?
In the context of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a Building Owner is the person who intends to carry out works covered by the Act. Read More Here .
The Building Owner is responsible for serving Party Wall Notices, appointing surveyors if necessary and ensuring compliance with the Act. They bear the cost of the work and expenses incurred by the Adjoining Owner as a result of the work. The Act grants the Building Owners certain rights while also imposing obligations to protect neighbouring properties.
For assistance on works that fall within the scope of the Act or your requirements prior to undertaking work, we are always glad to help! You can contact us by sending an email to info@aldsurveying.co.uk or you can phone us at 01322 842 802, alternatively you can fill out our contact form found throughout our website for a quick enquiery. We look forward to hearing from you!
What About My Neighbour?
Our main advice to a Building Owner is to speak with their neighbours. Whether you have a good relationship or not, an initial visit or informal chat, along with sharing your plans and proposals, can help get the process started smoothly. From our experience, this simple act of neighbourliness often leads to quicker agreements. Remember, any work on your property, even if unintentional, can disrupt your neighbours. If your neighbours appoint their own independent Surveyor, it’s usually not to cause extra costs, but their right under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If you have any further questions, you can contact us by sending an email to info@aldsurveying.co.uk or you can phone us at 01322 842 802, alternatively you can fill out our contact form found throughout our website for a quick enquiery. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Ashford
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Tonbridge
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Im An Adjoining Owner, What Do I Do?
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, an Adjoining Owner is the owner of a property that shares a boundary, wall, or structure with the Building Owner’s property. This can include;
- Owners of neighbouring properties
- Leaseholds with more than one year remaining on their lease.
- Freeholders of adjacent land or buildings.
Adjoining Owners have the right to be notified about proposed work covered by the Act and to Consent or Dissent to the Notice. They can appoint their own surveyor or concur to the appointment of an Agreed Surveyor. The Act protects Adjoining Owners’ interests and property during construction work on shared boundaries or structures.
Dissent to the Notice
If you choose to dissent, a Party Wall Award must be in place before the work begins. You can either an Agreed Surveyor, who will act impartially for both parties, or you can appoint your own Adjoining Owner Surveyor. Using an Agreed Surveyor is usually faster and more cost-effective. If you hire your own Surveyor, the Building Owner typically covers their reasonable fees.
Dissenting doesn’t mean you disagree with the work itself, just that you want a Party Wall Award before it starts. Not responding to the Notice won’t delay the proposed works.
For assistance with responding to any Notice, we are always glad to help! You can contact us by sending an email to info@aldsurveying.co.uk or you can phone us at 01322 842 802, alternatively, you can fill out our contact form found throughout our website for a quick enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you!
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