Party Wall Resources

Make provision in respect of party walls, and excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes

Party Wall Resources

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

The Party Wall etc. The Act 1996 provides a legal framework in England & Wales for preventing and resolving disputes about party walls, party structures, and boundary walls, covering work like new walls on boundaries or excavations near neighbours’ properties

Party Wall Surveyor

Have been running specialist courses in the interpretation and application of the Party Wall etc. Act since 2009”. This is a party wall website run by Peter Worman, providing links to recent articles and details of training courses.

The Party Wall etc. Blog

A blog is a repository for cases, articles and other useful stuff relating to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 run by Matthew Hearsum, a solicitor based in London specialising in property-related litigation, including Party Wall disputes.

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors

The Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors was born out of a need for education and support for building surveyors and other professionals, but also to enhance awareness and provide advice and guidance to the general public.” – another organisation, like the P&T, which aims to improve the professionalism and knowledge of party wall professionals.

The Pyramus & Thisbe Society

The P&T seeks to advance knowledge of party wall legislation and procedure and to promote best professional practice in its application.” – The Pyramus & Thisbe Society consists primarily of party wall surveyors (and other professional operating in the party walls arena). Owners may find the “find a surveyor” function useful, if looking for a suitably experienced/qualified party wall surveyor local to them.

Security for Expenses Ltd

For property owners looking to meet the requirements of the Party Wall Act, Security for Expenses Ltd. is a reliable, fully regulated service for holding security. Trusted by leading surveyors across the UK, it has been holding funds in escrow for property and construction projects since 2016.

Boundary Resources

Ordnance Survey’s property boundaries FAQ page

on property boundaries which answers some basic, but common questions on boundaries.

Land Registry Practice Guide 40

Land Registry Practice Guide 40, supplement 1 – Land Registry’s very useful practice guide on the role and limitations of Ordnance Survey mapping in the context of the Land Registry.

Land Registration Act 2002

Current legislation dealing with the registration of land/property in England and Wales. Of most relevance to boundaries is section 60, which is the basis of the “general boundaries rule”.

Boundary disputes protocol

An extremely sensible protocol intended for parties to a boundary dispute to resolve their dispute without going to court. This is a practical guide to avoiding expensive litigation and a must-read for any prospective boundary dispute litigant.

Boundary-Problems

Website maintained by surveyor, Jon Maynard, providing a wide range of articles and resources on boundary matters.