It is of paramount importance that notices are served correctly in accordance with the Act. Failure to do so can result in significant delays to the proposed works.

DO I NEED TO SERVE NOTICE?

If you are proposing to construct a wall on the line of junction, undertake works to existing party or party fence walls or are intending to excavate and pour foundations within 3/6 metres and to lower depth than the foundations of any structure or building belonging to an Adjoining Owner, notices will need to be served in accordance with strict requirements of the Act.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

• We shall discuss your project and review your drawings to ascertain the full extent of your works pursuant to the Act so that the relevant drawings are selected and correct notices are served;
• Advise upon the appropriate means of serving notices;
• Carry out Land Registry and Companies House searches to identify the legal ownership of the Adjoining Owners’ properties and how many affected adjoining owners require notices to be served;
• Prepare professional notices in full compliance with the Act;
• Accompany notices with a self-explanatory and detailed covering letter outlining the procedures of the Act and options available to an Adjoining Owner;
• We are more than willing to discuss the content of the notices with Adjoining Owners to provide reassurance that they fully understand the procedures involved