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If you think any work you are proposing might have an effect upon the structural strength or support function of the party wall, or might cause damage to the neighbouring side of the wall, noti?cation must be made.

How to avoid the war of the walls; Ian Fowler, a director at CPBIGWOOD, warns home owners to beware the law on party walls if they want to avoid rows with the neighbours PROPERTYEXPERT

The client only learned the extent of the party wall during the demolition of the building.

The 'party' is over; wall between buildings crumbles

QWHAT is the legal position regarding work on party walls? A Where legalities are concerned, you really should be asking a solicitor.

Try to avoid wrangles on party walls; Askthe AGENT

Unless your house is detatched, work will fall under the Party Wall Act

Lofts to talk about; Converting the loft can make a big difference to your home, but make sure you do it right. JULIA GRAY has some more tips to top off your home in style

You start by serving a notice on the affected neighbours and if they don't agree to the work, you resolve the 'dispute' with party wall surveyors and agreements.

Get A-OK before starting any DIY; The usual planning permission aside, other consent can be required to do building work, so make sure you know when and who you need to ask, says JULIA GRAY

Party Wall If your extension involves digging into the ground within three or six metres of your neighbour's property and below the level of their foundations, such as building new foundations or laying drains, then you will need their permission before doing so in accordance with the Party Wall, etc Act 1996.

There's no need to move if you want to improve; Should you stay or should you go? Surveyor CHRIS SCOTT looks at the benefits of extending your home

| D Hare (Construction) Ltd, discharge conditions 3 (materials), 4 (external stone), 7 (window frames) on previous permission for listed building consent for alterations to barn to create property, including partial rebuild of 11 Wellhouse Farmhouse roof and party wall, demolition of outbuildings, construction of detached property, construction of two carports, Wellhouse Farm Barn, Wellhouse, Mirfield.

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Qe business next door is extending along the party wall, and is proposing to put up scaolding in our yard.

You and the law; Expert advice on your legal problems

"But we are very clear that extensions can go so far at the back and they can't go up to the party wall.

Pickles: Extension row such a shame

The business next door is extending along the party wall and is proposing to put up scaffolding in our yard.

Q. The business next door [...]

He was national president of the Association of Building Engineers and the founding chairman of the Party Wall Pyramus and Thisbe Club.

Surveyor joining Liverpool agency

"This is clearly a neighbourly dispute and they have removed your own installation on what we consider to be a party wall.