Party Wall: What It Is and How It Works
If you're planning building works near a shared boundary or have received a party wall notice from a neighbour, it's crucial to understand how party walls work and your legal responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.…
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published: 24/07/2025
Party Wall Disputes
Experiencing a party wall dispute or boundary disagreement with your neighbour? Hourican Associates are expert Chartered Surveyors specialising in legally compliant party wall dispute resolution. From notices and surveys to full dispute management, we help you navigate the process with confidence and clarity.…
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published: 31/07/2025
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Protect your property with a professionally prepared Schedule of Condition Survey in London. Fixed-price reports by qualified Party Wall Surveyors to prevent disputes, comply with the Party Wall Act, and document neighbouring conditions before construction begins. Fast turnaround – trusted across Greater London.…
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published: 07/08/2025
Specialist Party Wall Surveyors for Basement Conversions in London
Planning a basement conversion? Hourican Associates are London’s trusted experts in managing the legal and technical complexities of party wall matters for below-ground works. From precise, Act-compliant notices to detailed schedules of condition and expertly agreed Awards, we safeguard your project and protect neighbourly relations from start to finish.…
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published: 08/08/2025
Party Wall or Party Structure? London’s Experts Explain the Difference
Get clear, Act-compliant advice on whether your works affect a party wall or party structure – and let Hourican Associates handle the notices, surveys, and Awards that keep your project moving.…
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published: 13/08/2025
What is a Party Wall Agreement
Planning building works in London that affect a shared wall, boundary, or your neighbour’s foundations? Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you may need a legally binding Party Wall Agreement to protect both properties, avoid costly disputes, and keep your project on track.…
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published: 14/08/2025
Party Structure Notice Experts in London
If you’re planning works that affect a shared wall, you’ll likely need to serve a Party Structure Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. At Hourican Associates, our Chartered Party Wall Surveyors provide fully compliant notices, impartial advice, and legally binding awards—ensuring your project runs smoothly and neighbourly relations are protected.…
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published: 29/08/2025
When Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement?
Expert London surveyors helping homeowners stay compliant with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, avoid disputes, and protect their property.…
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published: 01/09/2025
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 RIC's, 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.
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