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Third Surveyor Roles in Party Wall Disputes: RICS Guidance Updates and Dispute Resolution Timelines

/ May 25, 2026

Fewer than 15% of party wall disputes ever reach a Third Surveyor — yet when they do, the outcome can […]

/ May 25, 2026

Only one in three party wall notices served in busy urban markets receives a written response within the statutory 14-day

/ May 25, 2026

By 2026, over 700,000 EV chargers are expected to be installed annually across UK homes — and a significant proportion

/ May 24, 2026

Over 40% of party wall disputes that escalate to formal legal proceedings in England involve work that went beyond the

/ May 23, 2026

Nearly one in three residential disputes arising from neighbour construction in England and Wales involves damage that started underground —

/ May 23, 2026

Nearly one in three party wall disputes that reach formal resolution in England and Wales involves work that began before

/ May 22, 2026

Forty-three percent of fixed-fee party wall agreements reviewed in a March 2026 RICS bulletin resulted in incomplete documentation and subsequent

/ May 21, 2026

London's housing market has shifted dramatically in 2026. With asking prices down approximately 2.4% and homes for sale at an

/ May 21, 2026

Last updated: May 21, 2026 Quick Answer: The most common party wall notice mistakes basement extensions London 2026 homeowners make

/ May 21, 2026

Nearly one in three residential construction disputes in England and Wales involves a party wall — yet the legal instrument