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Nearly one in three party wall disputes that escalate to formal compensation claims in the UK could be avoided entirely with a properly prepared Schedule of Condition — yet thousands
Nearly one in three party wall awards challenged in recent years has involved a defect traceable back to the original notice — a flawed description of works, a missed service
Fewer than 15% of party wall disputes ever reach the Third Surveyor stage — yet when they do, the costs, delays, and professional risks can dwarf those of the original
Only around 1–2% of party wall disputes ever reach the point of Third Surveyor activation — yet when they do, the costs, delays, and legal complexity can escalate dramatically for
