surveyor Archives - Party Wall RICS Surveyors in London

Party Wall Act Triggers for Loft Conversions: Notice Requirements and Surveyor Roles in 2026

/ April 15, 2026

Over 70% of loft conversion projects in England and Wales unknowingly trigger the Party Wall Act 1996, yet many homeowners […]

/ April 15, 2026

Party wall objections have surged by 47% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025,

/ April 14, 2026

Nearly 68% of UK homeowners embarking on extensions or loft conversions fail to properly identify when the Party Wall etc.

/ April 14, 2026

More than 60% of party wall disputes in 2026 stem from confusion about excavation rules and surveyor fees—two areas where

/ April 13, 2026

Nearly 40% of adjoining owners who receive Party Wall Notices fail to respond within the statutory 14-day deadline, unknowingly triggering

/ April 13, 2026

Nearly 40% of DIY party wall notices served in 2026 contain critical errors that render them legally invalid, exposing homeowners

/ April 12, 2026

More than 60% of underpinning projects involving shared walls face legal disputes or work stoppages due to improper notice procedures.

/ April 12, 2026

Property disputes under the Party Wall Act can cost building owners anywhere from £800 to over £3,000 depending on surveyor

/ April 11, 2026

Property owners undertaking construction work in 2026 face a critical financial decision that could double their party wall expenses: appointing

/ April 10, 2026

Unauthorized construction work claims average £8,000 per incident, while structural damage disputes can escalate to £12,000 or more [3]. Yet