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1. What is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?The Act is a legal framework designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbors when one owner plans to carry out building work that involves a shared wall, boundary, or excavations near a neighboring building.2. When do I need to serve a Party Wall Notice?You generally need to serve notice if you are:• Building on or at the boundary line.• Working on an existing party wall (e.g., cutting in for a loft conversion or damp proofing).• Excavating within 3 or 6 meters of a neighbor’s building (depending on the depth of your new foundations).3. How much notice do I need to give my neighbor?For most works on a party wall, you must give two months' notice. For excavations or building a new wall on the boundary, one month's notice is required. It is always best to start the process early to avoid project delays.4. Who pays the surveyor’s fees?In the vast majority of cases, the Building Owner (the person carrying out the work) is responsible for the professional fees of both their own surveyor and the neighbor’s surveyor. This ensures the neighbor is protected at no cost to themselves.5. Can my neighbor stop my building work?No. The Act is not intended to prevent someone from exercising their right to build. However, it ensures that the work is carried out in a way that protects the neighbor’s property and provides a clear legal path if any damage occurs.