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Expert Reports | Expert Witness Services | Single Joint Appointed Expert Witness Services | Party Wall Legislation Advice & Consultancy | Party Wall Surveyor Appointments | Neighbouring Development Dispute Resolution | HMLR Title Searches & Reports | Boundary Investigations & Reports | Boundary Dispute Resolution | Access to Neighbouring Land | Rights Appurtenant to Land | Dilapidations Dispute Resolution
Party Wall Legislation Advice and Consultancy
Since the "Party Wall etc. Act 1996" came into force, anyone in England and Wales proposing to carry out works to a shared ‘party’ wall with a neighbouring premises, or construct deep excavations within close proximity of a neighbouring building or structure, must provide the Owner of those premises with prior notice of their intention.
If the Owner of the premises affected by the works proposed has concerns in relation to the nature of the works or is in dispute with them, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a framework for both Owners to follow, and agree upon the time and manner of how the works are carried out. The Act also makes provision for Surveyors to be appointed by the Owners in order to agree the works and resolve any dispute on their behalf.
At Barker Associates we are able to advise both Owners of their rights and duties in accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We are able to guide Owners proposing to carry out works, identify if their works require the service of Notice upon the Owner of a neighbouring premises under the Act and prepare the formal Notices on their behalf. We are also able to utilise information available for the HM Land Registry to identify the Owner or legal interest within a neighbouring premises, upon whom notice is to be served.
We can also provide guidance and advice to Owners of premises who have received a Notice served upon them under the Act and are unsure of how to proceed, or if they are concerned that a neighbour’s proposed works require the service of formal Notice upon them.
