Party Wall Risks with Loft Conversions and Roof Replacements: What Homeowners Overlook Before Signing Builder Contracts
Nearly one in three party wall disputes escalates into a formal legal process — not because neighbours are unreasonable, but […]
Nearly one in three party wall disputes escalates into a formal legal process — not because neighbours are unreasonable, but […]
Over 40% of party wall disputes in England and Wales involve disagreements about pre-existing defects — cracks, settlement, and vibration
Over 40% of party wall disputes that escalate to formal resolution involve disagreements not about the works themselves — but
Over one million party wall notices are served across England and Wales every year — yet fewer than 40% of
Seven new towns. One of them is already being built in your backyard. The UK Government's 2026 New Towns Programme
Nearly one in three party wall disputes handled by surveyors in England and Wales involves work that the building owner
Nearly one in three suburban extension projects in the UK triggers some form of neighbour dispute — yet most homeowners
Nearly one in three party wall disputes that reach a surveyor in 2026 involve works that have already been completed
Only 37% of party wall disputes that escalate to formal proceedings involve an expert witness whose credentials have been independently
Over 60% of party wall disputes in England and Wales involve procedural errors that could have been avoided with correct