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Party wall guides
Plain-English guides to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, written for homeowners and neighbours rather than lawyers.
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GuideThe Act explainedWhat counts as a party wall, the three kinds of notice, surveyors, awards, access and costs.
GuideNotice periods and deadlinesOne or two months' notice, 14 days to reply, 10-day requests, counter-notices and appeals.
GuideWho pays party wall costsThe building owner usually pays both surveyors. The exceptions, and how to keep costs down.
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