GET YOUR PLANS ASSESSED FOR PARTY WALL ACT COMPLIANCE
In addition to planning requirements there are a number of other matters that will require your attention. These include:
Building Control Regulations.
Thames Water Agreement.
Party Wall Assessment and Administration.
The one that can cause the longest delay is #3.
If you want to avoid any unwanted delays you should now consider whether or not Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to your work. No risk, free assessment
Party Walls Made Easy will assess your project FREE OF CHARGE. If notices are not required we will let you know and explain our reasoning to your neighbour if required. Our involvement will end there. NO FEES WILL HAVE BEEN INCURRED.
If your work requires notice(s), we can prepare and serve them for you.
If you would like your plans reviewed by the Party Walls Made Easy team, complete the form below and attach your plans.
For Party Wall Matters, these should include a site plan along with proposed and existing plans and elevations. Engineer's drawings would also be useful.
If you need to send additional documents, attach them to an email and send them to [email protected]
Upon receipt, we may ask for further information/drawings to ensure our assessment is accurate.
Along with the assessment we will provide you with a quote.
WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T SERVE NOTICES? A failure to serve notices in good time (or at all) could result in a number of issues:
Additional costs Your neighbour may choose to engage a solicitor to write to you to encourage you to follow the law. Those costs could be passed to you. Be aware that solicitors are quite expensive.
Delays Completing the party wall process takes time. There are also prescribed notice periods for each type of notice. So if you start too late, your builder may have to pause until the process is complete.
Issues with remortgaging Lenders are now routinely asking their clients to demonstrate Party Wall Act compliance. The absence of such paperwork can lead to obstacles which can be challenging to overcome.
Issues with selling your property Recent changes to Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) guidance mean that solicitors involved in conveyancing are now asking questions about the Party Wall Act related building work. The absence of such paperwork can lead to obstacles which can be challenging to overcome, with side effects that can include delays, reduced offers and potentially the sale falling through entirely. These are all easily avoided with the correct advice and timely action.
If you are not sure what to do next or have any questions feel free to ask. Call us on 0207 11 88 070 or Email:[email protected]
