Everything you need to understand about the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — the UK legislation governing building work on shared walls, boundaries, and excavations near neighbouring properties. This category covers party wall notices (Sections 1, 2 and 6), party wall awards, Schedule of Condition, dispute resolution, and your rights and obligations as a building owner or adjoining owner in London. Articles are written by Site Admin, Party Wall Consultant at Survey of Party Wall, reviewed against RICS professional standards and Pyramus & Thisbe Club guidelines.
By Nauman Zafar | Party Wall Consultant | Survey of Party Wall · Last Updated: May 2026 Content reviewed against RICS professional standards and Pyramus & Thisbe Club best practice guidelines. TL;DR — Party Wall Act 1996 in 60 Seconds The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the law in England and Wales that governs […]
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