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What is the 6 Metre rule for party wall?

Under Section 6 of the Act, property owners must serve notice to the adjoining owner when planning to excavate within 3 or 6 meters horizontally from any part of the adjoining owner's structure.

Who covers the Party Wall Surveying costs?

Typically, in normal circumstances, the building owner is responsible for Party Wall Surveying costs, including their surveyor's fees, and, depending on the adjoining owner's response, the adjoining owner's surveyor's costs.

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What constitutes a Party Wall?
A party wall is any wall shared by two adjoining properties. For example, a common instance is a wall dividing two terraced properties, with each half lying on opposite sides of the dividing line.

MACX CONSULTANTS offers straightforward, cost effective and practical advice to guide your project through the party wall process. We operate throughout London and surrounding areas.

We act for not only building owners, but also as Party Wall Surveyors for adjoining owners; providing advice and support when a neighbour has served a notice of their intention to commence works to the party wall or begin excavation works.

Can I personally serve the Party Wall Notice?

Certainly, you have the legal right to serve the Party Wall Notice yourself, without involving a Party Wall Surveyor. However, we recommend having Party Wall Surveyors prepare the notices for legal validity, potential avoidance of delays, and issues that may arise due to invalidity.

Do I need to issue a Party Wall Notice?

Yes, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 mandates the building owner to serve a Party Wall Notice to the adjoining owner before commencing proposed works. It is a legal requirement.

When should I issue a Party Wall Notice?

It is advisable to serve a Party Wall Notice as early as possible. According to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, these notices need to be served a minimum of 1 or 2 months before the proposed works commence.

How long does the Party Wall Surveying process take?

Timelines are variable and depend on the adjoining owner's response to the Party Wall Notices. Initially, the adjoining owner has up to a month to respond. Once the response is received, reaching an agreement on a Party Wall Award could take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks.

Who covers the Party Wall Surveying costs?
Typically, in normal circumstances, the building owner is responsible for Party Wall Surveying costs, including their surveyor's fees, and, depending on the adjoining owner's response, the adjoining owner's surveyor's costs.

What are the Party Wall Surveying Procedures?

Following the service of the Party Wall Notice and the receipt of a Party Wall Notice Dissent from the neighbouring owner, the Party Wall Surveying Procedures encompass the following steps:
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Surveyor Review:
The Party Wall Surveyor examines the construction works proposed by the property owner, considering the impact on the neighbouring owner's property. This comprehensive review includes, but is not restricted to:

● Existing and Proposed Architectural Drawings
● Proposed Structural Drawings
● Structural Calculations
● Construction Method Statements
● Land Registry Title Deeds and Plans
● Any other pertinent information related to the ongoing construction.

What is a Party Wall Surveyor’s role?
A Party Wall Surveyor specialises in resolving disputes governed by the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Their role involves administering the Act to facilitate the building owner's planned works on-site, while also ensuring legal protection for the adjoining owner. Typical services provided by a Party Wall Surveyor include
Party Wall Notice Service,
Schedule of Condition Reports, and
the agreement of Party Wall Awards.

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What is a party wall? There are three main types:

● A wall situated on the lands of two or more owners, forming part of a building. This wall can be within one building or separate buildings owned by different parties.

● A wall on the lands of two owners, not forming part of a building, such as a garden wall (excluding timber fences).

● A wall on one owner's land but utilised by two or more owners to separate their buildings.

We are Specialist Party Wall Surveyors, based in Ilford, Essex. We offer range of services such as:
o Architectural Plans & Drawings
o Planning Permissions
o Structural Calculations
o Party Wall Agreements

MACX CONSULTANTS offers straightforward, cost effective and practical advice to guide your project through the party wall process. We operate throughout London and surrounding areas.