Selling Your Home With Missing Party Wall Documents?
Missing Party Wall Notices, written consent or an Award does not automatically prevent a sale, but it can trigger buyer enquiries and delays. Learn what to check, what documents to recover and when professional advice is needed.…
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published: 07/08/2026
Your Neighbour Has Not Replied. What Next?
Silence is not consent. Learn when a Party Wall dispute is deemed to arise, how the Section 10(4) ten-day procedure works and when a surveyor may be appointed for a non-responsive adjoining owner.…
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published: 04/08/2026
Received a Party Wall Notice and Want Changes?
A counter notice may allow an Adjoining Owner to request reasonable additional or modified work to a party structure. Learn when the procedure applies, the deadlines, who pays and what happens if the owners cannot agree.…
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published: 31/07/2026
How Long Does a Party Wall Agreement Last?
Party Wall Notices generally last for one year, but consent and Party Wall Awards require a more careful review. Learn when documents lapse, what happens after delays and when fresh paperwork may be needed.…
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published: 27/07/2026
Works Started Without a Party Wall Notice?
There is no simple backdated Party Wall Agreement. Discover what can still be documented, how remaining works may be handled and the practical steps that can reduce the risk of delay, damage claims and neighbour disputes.…
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published: 21/07/2026
When Does a Party Wall Third Surveyor Step In?
A practical London guide explaining how a Third Surveyor is selected, when a Party Wall dispute may be referred to them and what happens after their decision.…
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published: 17/07/2026
What is the Party Wall Act?
A clear, plain-English guide to when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, what notice you may need to serve, how neighbours can respond, and when a Party Wall Award protects both properties.…
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published: 09/02/2026
Schedule of Condition Survey Cost London: What Affects the Price?
Understand Schedule of Condition survey costs in London, what affects the price, who usually pays, and how a clear pre-works record can help protect your property.…
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published: 07/07/2026
Why choose Hourican Associates?
We are specialist regulated Party Wall surveyors and will always ensure our clients' interests are protected during building works.
Accredited
Hourican Associates specialise in all Party Wall matters in London and are fully qualified members of the FPWS, Pyramus & Thisbe Club and regulated by RICS, CIOB & CABE.
Thorough
We pay attention to the detail & are experts in all Party Wall matters, we ensure the protection supplied by the Party Wall Act is in place & accurately applied to your project.
Professional
We draw upon a wealth of experience and professional qualifications to ensure that we can assist our clients in the most cost and time effective way possible.
Experienced
We are specialist Party Wall surveyors with a wealth of experience working in London on projects of all sizes, always ensuring our clients are fully protected by the Party Wall Act.
Hourican Associates have been fantastic to work with. Always happy to answer any questions we have had via phone or email. Our neighbour also said that a thorough job was done. Would definitely recommend to a friend - great service thank you!
From initial consultation to final implementation, Richard’s attention to detail and commitment was evident. Hourican Associates effective communication really made the whole PW process simple for us. Would highly recommend!
Hourican Associates are a very professional company with a personal touch and attention to details that are often missed by others. They are very project focused and attentive to their client needs and requests.
Very happy with the service that Richard provided. He worked quickly and was very responsive to calls, emails, and clarifying questions we had.
Richard came recommended and proved to be top drawer. I had zero previous experience of Party Wall Agreements (PWA) and Richard responded swiftly to my urgent enquiry, gave me a quick but patient thumbnail sketch of what their intent and requirements were and subsequently produced an impressive post - survey PWA document. He is very well versed in demystifying processes and jargons and also educative and reassuring when required.
Great advice. Really helpful and thorough. Highly recommend.
Prompt and efficient service from Richard, who also took the time to answer questions and explain the process involved. Highly recommended.
Very pleased we chose Hourican Associates for our party wall surveying work. Richard was very helpful and worked very efficiently to get the award done in time for our building project.
I received a fantastic service from Richard and the team. Great support and clear communication throughout the process and extremely responsive and proactive.
I recommend and trust Richard for any party wall matters.
RICHARD HOURICAN INSPECTED MY ELDERLY MOTHERS PARAPET WALL FLAT ROOF BOLLO LANE EFFICIENT QUICK REPLIES PROFESSIONAL COMPETENT SURVEY PEACE OF MIND FOR MY MOTHER PRAISE FOR RICHARD AND HIS TEAM RECOMMEND TO MY FRIENDS/ RELATIVES MUCH APPRECIATED REGARDS JULES ROBINS BOLLO LANE CHISWICK
Richard and his team helped us navigate the tricky nature of party wall dealings effectively and fairly leaving all those parties happy and content with all works undertaken. We could reach Richard at any time and everything was explained clearly to both sides. Thanks for the excellent work.