Who Owns a Party Wall? The Party Wall Act and Ownership

garden wall or flank wall

Key Takeaways Boundary party walls are usually shared — both neighbours have rights and responsibilities. The Act doesn’t change ownership — it sets the rules for notices, rights, and disputes. Sales don’t usually void an Award — but if ownership changes before work starts, notices may need re-serving. Who Owns a Party Wall? One question […]

A spotlight on Party Walls

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Our home should be our haven, and harmonious relationships with our neighbours are, for many of us, an important part of feeling comfortable when we’re relaxing at home.  If you are planning building works that will impact a wall shared with a neighbour – a Party Wall – you will want to make sure that […]