Insights
Guides, updates and news from Party Wall Online.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
What actually counts as a party wall?
It's more than the wall between two terraced houses. Garden walls, floors between flats and walls sitting entirely on one side of the boundary can all qualify.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
My neighbour is building an extension. What are my rights?
Noise, dust, scaffolding and a digger by the fence. Here's what the law protects you from, and what it doesn't.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
Removing a chimney breast? The party wall rules you need to know
That chimney breast is probably attached to the wall you share with next door. Here's the notice you need before it comes out.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
The party wall award, explained in plain English
It's not a prize, and it's not a punishment. Here's what's actually inside a party wall award and what it means for your build.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
What is a schedule of condition (and why you want one)
The unglamorous document that stops arguments about cracks before they start. Here's what it covers, who pays, and why both sides should want one.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
Can my neighbour refuse a party wall agreement?
Dissent isn't a veto. Here's what your neighbour can and can't do when your notice lands, and what happens if they just ignore it.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
What happens if you ignore the Party Wall Act?
Injunctions, legal bills and every future crack laid at your door. Skipping the notice isn't the shortcut it looks like.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 3 min read
Building an extension? When you need a party wall notice
Most extensions built close to a neighbour need at least one party wall notice. Here's how to tell if yours does, and what to do about it.
- 7/21/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
How long does a party wall agreement take?
Anywhere from a fortnight to a few months. Here's the realistic timeline, and how to stop the process delaying your build.
- 7/20/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
How much does a party wall agreement cost?
From nothing at all to a few thousand pounds, depending on the route. Here's what drives the price and how to keep it down.
- 7/20/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
Do you need a party wall agreement for a loft conversion?
If you share a wall with next door, the answer is almost certainly yes. Here's how it works and how to keep it simple.
- 7/20/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
Received a party wall notice? What to do next
A party wall notice through the letterbox isn't a declaration of war. Here's what it means and the three ways you can respond.
- 5/1/2026· Party Wall Online· 4 min read
Choosing a party wall surveyor
"I'll just pick someone from Google, how hard can it be?"