Blogs Archives - Party Wall RICS Surveyors in London

Handling Party Wall Disputes in the 2026 UK Construction Boom: Surveyor Strategies for Excavation Objections

/ April 4, 2026

The UK construction sector processed 3,728 insolvencies in 2025—the highest of any industry for the fourth consecutive year—yet 2026 has […]

/ April 4, 2026

Over 60% of foundation excavation disputes in England and Wales stem from property owners failing to serve proper Section 6

/ April 4, 2026

Party wall surveyor fees are climbing sharply in 2026, with typical costs for straightforward residential projects now ranging between £700-£1,500

/ April 4, 2026

During 2026's unprecedented construction boom, surveyors across London are reporting a 47% increase in neighbour objections to excavation and new

/ April 4, 2026

Recent Court of Appeal rulings have fundamentally reshaped how party wall surveyors navigate their professional obligations, with the 2023 Power

/ April 3, 2026

Building owners planning extensions, loft conversions, or basement excavations in 2026 face an uncomfortable reality: party wall surveyor fees now

/ April 3, 2026

Over 60% of Victorian terraced properties in London still retain original chimney breasts, yet removal projects account for nearly 15%

/ April 3, 2026

Construction activity in London has surged by 15% in early 2026, creating unprecedented pressure on party wall procedures. With developers

/ April 3, 2026

More than 60% of adjoining owners who receive party structure notices never realise they possess a powerful legal tool to

/ April 3, 2026

Nearly 40% of homeowners who begin renovation projects in England and Wales unnecessarily serve party wall notices for work that