You are at the right place. This web site contains a great deal of advice and there are links to other references, most importantly the Governments Advisory Booklet, Government Guidance: Preventing & Resolving Disputes, the Party Wall etc Act 1996 itself. Additional reference and advice can be obtained from the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and the RICS.
Building Owners are the owners of the property where the work is proposed. Adjoining Owners are normally the owners of surrounding properties but can also be the owners of flats above or below proposed works. An Adjoining Owner is normally a freeholder, leaseholder or long term tenant. Short term rental tenants (less than 1 year) are not Adjoining Owners as defined by the Act.
If minor domestic work is proposed (i.e a loft or simple extension) and both owners, whilst wishing to properly follow the law and benefit from the maximum protection, are sensible and co-operative then the best solution is for the Adjoining Owner to consent subject to a prior Schedule of Condition of their property.
Building Owners are the owners of the property where the work is proposed. Adjoining Owners are normally the owners of surrounding properties but can also be the owners of flats above or below proposed works. An Adjoining Owner is normally a freeholder, leaseholder or long term tenant. Short term rental tenants (less than 1 year) are not Adjoining Owners as defined by the Act.
If minor domestic work is proposed (i.e a loft or simple extension) and both owners, whilst wishing to properly follow the law and benefit from the maximum protection, are sensible and co-operative then the best solution is for the Adjoining Owner to consent subject to a prior Schedule of Condition of their property.
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Gabor Z.
Jan 02, 2022
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Nicholas Gilbert
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Robert Watson acted as party wall surveyor for us on a project converting a house into three flats in Central London. Approachable, patient and above all listened to our requirements and concerns, he navigated the various issues with aplomb. I would give a reference tomorrow if required. Thank you Robert.
Robert Watson acted as party wall surveyor for us on a project converting a house into three flats in Central London. Approachable, patient and above all listened to our requirements and concerns, he navigated the various issues with aplomb. I would give a reference tomorrow if required. Thank you Robert.
Rose Harrison
Nov 15, 2021
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I had a very bad experience with Robert Watson. He did a joint Party Wall agreement between myself and the party doing the building work. Severe problems arose for which he did nothing unless continuously pressured and finally proposed a solution nearly a year later that was totally inappropriate. I was beholden to having the situation guided and sorted by this man who simply did very little and what was offered was ineffectual. Be wary of using this person as your Party Wall surveyor.
Will Hollinshead
Nov 05, 2021
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Debbie P.
Oct 07, 2021
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Mantra
Sep 13, 2021
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Scarlett & Freddie Lower
Aug 19, 2021
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Mariia Pashenko
Jul 14, 2021
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I would recommend Robert Watson’s services to anyone, he is a brilliant party wall surveyor, very wise and professional! He protected our family from the ill intent of our neighbour to extort our money and we are extremely grateful to Robert. If everyone was more like Robert Watson the world would be a better place.
John Sibly
Jul 14, 2021
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Neophytos Tsangarides
Jun 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I would highly recommend Robert Watson / Watson Woods Partnership to anyone. Robert delivered a high quality service, was always responsive and explained the process and issues at every step very clearly. Above all he is highly trustworthy and you can rely on him to deliver a fair outcome to all parties. Thank you Robert.
I would highly recommend Robert Watson / Watson Woods Partnership to anyone. Robert delivered a high quality service, was always responsive and explained the process and issues at every step very clearly. Above all he is highly trustworthy and you can rely on him to deliver a fair outcome to all parties. Thank you Robert.
