If you are planning to build an extension to your property which would involve excavating foundations, you may need to issue your neighbour or the adjoining owner with an Adjacent Excavation Notice. Section 6 of the Party Wall Act of 1996 requires a notice to be served upon an Adjoining Owner under the following circumstances: Excavation
Embarking on a property renovation project with an extension or a loft conversion is both an exciting and daunting prospect. There is much to plan, decisions to be made and permissions to be secured. One of the terms you may have heard mentioned by your architect or structural engineer is “Party Wall Award or Notice.”
Is your neighbour about to begin a home renovation project that might include a loft conversion or an extension? Or are you the homeowner embarking on an extensive property renovation project? Party wall Awards are of great importance to safeguard both parties from unnecessary disputes and conflict between neighbours. Essentially, a party wall is the
Given the expense of buying a larger property and inconvenience of moving many homeowners consider extending into the loft space a good proposition to acquire the additional space they need. The likelihood of damage occurring will often depend on a number of factors which include the robustness of the party wall and neighbouring building and
The Building Owner’s development involved demolishing a Victorian semi-detached house and reconstructing the property in a contemporary style with extension at the rear and a large basement. Arun Associates were appointed to act on behalf of the adjoining freehold owner and leaseholders and also on behalf of the Local Authority who owned the unattached neighbouring
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