The Party Wall Act: neighbour basics for homeowners in England and Wales

The Act provides a framework for certain works on shared walls and near boundaries. It is about process and notices, not permission to be unpleasant to neighbours.

When it might apply

Not all extensions trigger the full machinery. When it does, notices and awards matter. Read government guidance and speak to a party wall surveyor early.

Record keeping

Store notices and awards as Documents on the Property Passport for the home that received them.

General information only, not legal advice.

Property Passport UK

Use Property Passport UK to organise Documents, Media, Tasks, Events, and Flags for a Property, and to share a Public Passport when you want buyers or permitted Stakeholders to see selected facts without exposing private Documents.