What Are Party Walls And When Do I Call A Surveyor?

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has now been operative throughout England and Wales for nearly 20 years. Prior to 1997 party wall legislation only applied to London. The origins of party wall matters stem all the way back to the great fire of London in 1666. As a result of this conflagration there was a major redevelopment of London with buildings developed by Sir Christopher Wren and other well-known designers and master builders and the birth of the masonry party wall.

Land and Property Professionals, Robinson & Hall explain Party Walls and when you need a surveyor. Party Walls are generally thought of as being a wall that separates...