What Is a Party Wall Agreement? Agreement vs Award vs Notice What Is a Party Wall Agreement? Agreement vs Award vs Notice 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.… Read more published: 14/08/2025 What is a Party Wall? What is a Party Wall? 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.… Read more published: 22/07/2025 Party Wall Surveyor Costs in London: Fees, Awards & Who Pays Party Wall Surveyor Costs in London: Fees, Awards & Who Pays 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.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Party Wall Agreement Examples: What Should Be Included? Party Wall Agreement Examples: What Should Be Included? 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.… Read more published: 20/05/2026 Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversion? Do You Need a Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversion? 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.… Read more published: 23/07/2025 Party Wall Myths Debunked Party Wall Myths Debunked Some of the most expensive Party Wall mistakes begin with confident myths repeated as if they were law.… Read more published: 16/03/2026 Commercial Schedule of Condition Surveys London Commercial Schedule of Condition Surveys London Protect landlords, tenants and developers with schedule of condition surveys for commercial properties in London before leases, fit-outs and neighbouring works begin.… Read more published: 30/03/2026 How to Respond to a Party Wall Notice How to Respond to a Party Wall Notice Received a Party Wall notice? Understand your response options clearly before you sign, dissent or appoint a surveyor.… Read more published: 16/03/2026

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.

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Rory Dunnett
Rory Dunnett
18 Jun 2019

Working with Richard has been the easiest part of our recent building project, would certainly use again. He agreed the Party Wall Awards quickly and without any prompting needed from our side.

Diana Evans
Diana Evans
06 Jun 2019

We couldn’t be happier with the professional advice and service we received from Richard. He went above and beyond our expectations in handling a particularly difficult party wall award which we are extremely grateful for. I highly recommend Richard’s services to anyone and will definitely use his services again in the future.

jacqueline munro
jacqueline munro
20 May 2019

Excellent service, would highly recommend. Richard made the party wall process pain free with both my neighbours happy with the agreements which were drawn up. Chiswick W4

Charly Swingler
Charly Swingler
16 May 2019

Richard is a very professional and supportive expert. We have received lots of really helpful advice from the company and as such we feel assured we are carrying out our works appropriately. He is really friendly and puts complicated legal jargon into a laypersons language! I would most definitely use Hourican & Associates again and would not hesitate to recommend them to all. Thank you Richard!

Jennifer Cannon
Jennifer Cannon
13 May 2019

We were extremely impressed with the service provided by Hourican Associates. We needed a Schedule of Condition completed to a tight deadline. Richard and his team were able to squeeze us in last minute to accommodate the project. Very professional and competitively priced service. I would highly recommend.

Paul C
Paul C
22 Nov 2018

I would thoroughly recommend H&A having been referred by the company who are doing my loft conversion, about an unusual party wall matter. Richard was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable and willing to give some free, solid advice. A rarity these days! Should I need the services of a surveyor again in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them and would I’d recommend wholeheartedly to others.

Mark Houston
Mark Houston
02 Nov 2016

Fantastic service from Richard, would highly recommend.

Lucy Thomas
Lucy Thomas
14 Jul 2026

Richard helped us with a challenging party wall agreement where both the leaseholder and freehold adjoining owner insisted on having separate surveyors for the removal of a chimney stack. He was clearly familiar with the different surveyors in the industry which was helpful. He worked tirelessly to get this over the line, to which we are very grateful.

james arkoulis
james arkoulis
03 Jul 2026
H C
H C
18 Jun 2026

I got in contact with Hourican Associates for some advice on a parapet wall issue (Party Wall dispute). I wish I could have instructed Richard but unfortunately due to the way the party wall award works I couldn’t. However he was fabulous. Richard returned my call quickly and gave me lots of advice on what I could do given the circumstances, what to make sure we ask for etc and also put my mind at rest. Richard really knows his stuff in party walls and I wished I’d found him earlier. Totally recommend! Thanks Richard. I’ll be saving your number for next time!

Gu Ming
Gu Ming
19 May 2026
James Thomas
James Thomas
10 May 2026

Really professional, trustworthy and moved at pace. Really happy with the service provided.

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