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Party Wall Act 1996: Complete London Homeowner Guide

Illustrated semi‑detached London houses with shared party wall highlighted, construction sketch overlay on one house, and a Party Wall Act notice document in the foreground.

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 […]

Rear Extension Party Wall: The 3-Metre Rule Explained

  Do Rear Extensions Need Party Wall Notices? Yes, most London rear extensions require party wall notices because: You’re excavating within 3 metres of your neighbour’s foundations (Section 6 notice required) You may be building on or near the boundary (Section 1 notice required) Work might affect the party wall structure (Section 2 notice required) […]

Party Wall Act Sections 1, 2 and 6 Explained

A comprehensive visual guide and infographic explaining key sections of the UK Party Wall Act. A female party wall surveyor points to illustrated panels defining Section 1 (Building New Walls), Section 2 (Cutting Into Existing Walls), Section 3 (Repairing & Rebuilding), Section 6 (Excavations Nearby), and Section 11 (Expenses). The image includes visuals of a traditional Victorian terrace house and a modern building under construction with scaffolding, plus blueprints and tools.

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 Notice in 60 Seconds A party wall notice is a written legal document you must serve on every affected neighbouring […]

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