Practical guidance from Hourican Associates on Party Wall notices, Awards, neighbour rights, Schedule of Condition surveys and common London building projects.
Guides, updates and practical explanations covering Party Wall notices, Awards, neighbour rights, surveys and common London building projects.
Planning a loft conversion, rear extension, basement, chimney removal or structural alteration in London? This guide explains when you may need a Party Wall Notice, written neighbour consent, a Schedule of Condition Survey or a formal Party Wall Award before building work begins.…
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Planning building works in London that affect a shared wall, boundary, party structure or nearby foundations? This guide explains the difference between a Party Wall Notice, written neighbour consent and a formal Party Wall Award, so you know what is required before work begins.…
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If you're planning building works near or on a shared boundary in London, understanding what a party wall is—and how the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies—is essential to protect your project and maintain good neighbourly relations.…
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A clear London cost guide for Party Wall notices, Schedule of Condition Surveys, Party Wall Awards and adjoining owner surveyor fees, including who usually pays under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and how to request a fixed-fee quote.…
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Not sure what a party wall agreement should contain? This guide explains the key documents used under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including Party Wall Notices, neighbour acknowledgements, consent responses and Party Wall Awards, with practical examples for London homeowners.…
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Planning a loft conversion in London? Before you begin, it’s crucial to understand whether your project requires a party wall agreement under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — and how to navigate the process smoothly.…
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Some of the most expensive Party Wall mistakes begin with confident myths repeated as if they were law.…
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Protect landlords, tenants and developers with schedule of condition surveys for commercial properties in London before leases, fit-outs and neighbouring works begin.…
Read moreHourican Associates is a Chartered Building Consultancy specialising in Party Wall surveying across London. The firm is regulated by RICS.
Professional Party Wall surveying advice for Building Owners and Adjoining Owners.
Richard Hourican's supplied qualifications and memberships are MFPWS, BSc (Hons), MCIOB, MCABE and AssocRICS. His Pyramus & Thisbe Society membership is company-supplied, pending a current membership record.
Experience across lofts, extensions, excavations, basements, commercial works and neighbour appointments.
Client feedback reflecting responsive communication and practical Party Wall advice.
