Dodgy Lawyers and the Party Wall Act

[Halo Jones]

I have had loads of these issues with various properties, including coming back from Europe to find a neighbour's extension encroaching over the red line.

Don't believe the BS about your neighbour has to pay your costs nor do you need a lawyer. Use you common sense. If needed get a. RICS surveyor not a lawyer. BTW, planning permission does not mean that your neighbour has the right to trespass on your property. The party Wall Act has strict limitations, best read it yourself and understand it.

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I would rate the RICS surveyor over a lawyer in this instance - but I could be biased

Here is the handy link to find one

[wattaj]

So basically joining two detached properties to make a nice friendly semidetached? Sounds cosy and neighbourly, and can only boost the value of both properties

These houses are already terraced.

[LondonManc]

Invite them to build up to the dividing line but make sure that natural light is not affected. We had an extension build and angled part of the wall as directed by the architect. See if you can have a chat with them in the presence of their architect so that the architect is aware of your concerns; both parties want the plans to go through first time so they'll have to make sure that your concerns are appeased and regs are complied to. A wall on the dividing line can leave you with a lovely sun trap in the summer and some peace and quiet from the neighbours too.

Good luck again!

[eek]

Invite them to build up to the dividing line but make sure that natural light is not affected. We had an extension build and angled part of the wall as directed by the architect. See if you can have a chat with them in the presence of their architect so that the architect is aware of your concerns; both parties want the plans to go through first time so they'll have to make sure that your concerns are appeased and regs are complied to. A wall on the dividing line can leave you with a lovely sun trap in the summer and some peace and quiet from the neighbours too.

Good luck again!

Surely that depends on the garden. If your garden is North East of the extension you aren't getting a sun trap you are getting a continual shadow