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How high can you build a wall between neighbours? The 2-metre rule, 1-metre highway limit, planning permission and Party Wall Act rules explained by…

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Free party wall agreement template: sample wording used by RICS surveyors, what a valid agreement must contain, and when you need a formal award…

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Discover how party wall surveyors can upskill for AI tools and reality capture in 2026 workflows, with RICS CPD paths, training frameworks, and skill…

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The surge in London basement and loft conversions is driving more Party Wall Agreement disputes. Learn how to serve notice correctly and avoid costly…

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Discover how AI tools, reality capture training, and agreed surveyor strategies are helping firms overcome party wall surveyor shortages ahead of the 2026 demand…

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Learn the Section 6 depth rules, notice requirements, and structural protection methods for excavating foundations near party walls under the Party Wall Act 1996.

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Can party wall notices and awards be served by email or online platforms? Learn the legal conditions for valid digital service under the Party…

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Discover how the Building Safety Act 2022 is reshaping Party Wall Awards in London in 2026, key changes for building owners, surveyors, and HRB…

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A single basement excavation in a converted Victorian terrace can legally require separate party wall notices served on five or more different parties —…

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Nearly one in three homeowners who carry out work on or near a shared wall in England and Wales do so without realising they…

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Nearly one in three Party Wall Act disputes in England and Wales stems from homeowners beginning internal structural work without realising the law applied…

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Fewer than 20% of building owners who start boundary construction projects in England and Wales serve their party wall notices correctly on the first…

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