Hourican & Associates Ltd

14/09/2026

31/08/2026

Flats and leasehold properties can make Party Wall Notices more complicated. Our new guide explains when the Act applies, who may need notice and how leaseholders, freeholders and managing agents fit in. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-agreement-for-flats-and-leaseholders/

Do flats need a Party Wall Agreement? Learn how the Party Wall Act applies to leaseholders, freeholders, floors, ceilings and shared structures in London.

25/08/2026

Detached house? You may still need Party Wall advice. Our new guide explains when the Act can apply to boundaries, excavation, garages, garden walls and nearby foundations. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-agreement-detached-house/

Does a detached house need a Party Wall Agreement? Learn when notices may still apply for boundaries, excavations, garages and nearby foundations.

12/08/2026

Planning an extension, basement or structural works next to a neighbour? “Party Wall insurance” is not one simple policy. Our new guide explains public liability, non-negligence cover, Party Wall Awards, Schedules of Condition and what to check before works start. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-insurance/

Do you need Party Wall insurance for London building works? Learn how public liability, non-negligence cover, Awards and condition reports differ.

10/08/2026

Selling a house but can’t find the Party Wall Agreement? Missing paperwork does not automatically stop a sale, but it can trigger buyer enquiries and delays. Our new guide explains what to check, what documents to recover and when to seek specialist advice. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/no-party-wall-agreement-when-selling-a-house/

Selling a house with no Party Wall Agreement? Learn what buyers may ask for, what to do if notices or Awards are missing and when to seek advice.

05/08/2026

Neighbour not responding to a Party Wall Notice? Silence is not consent. Our new guide explains the 14-day deemed-dispute rule, the Section 10(4) ten-day request, surveyor appointments and when building work can proceed. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-notice-no-response/

No response to a Party Wall Notice? Learn the 14-day deemed-dispute rule, Section 10(4) ten-day request and how surveyors keep works moving.

03/08/2026

Received a Party Wall Notice but want reasonable changes to the shared-wall works? Our new guide explains counter notices, the one-month deadline, what can be requested, who may pay and what happens if the owners cannot agree. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-counter-notice/

Received a Party Wall Notice? Learn when a counter notice can request extra or modified works, the one-month deadline, costs and what happens next.

28/07/2026

How long does a Party Wall Agreement last? Our new guide explains the one-year notice limit, whether Party Wall Awards expire, what happens if plans change and when fresh paperwork may be needed. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/how-long-does-a-party-wall-agreement-last/

How long does a Party Wall Agreement last? Learn when notices expire, whether Awards have a fixed expiry and when fresh documents may be needed

22/07/2026

Works started without a Party Wall Notice? A “retrospective agreement” is not a simple backdated fix. Our new guide explains what can still be done, how to protect both properties and when urgent surveyor or legal advice may be needed. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/retrospective-party-wall-award/

Can you get a retrospective Party Wall Agreement after work starts? Learn what can still be done, the risks, costs and next steps in London.

20/07/2026

What happens when two Party Wall Surveyors cannot agree? Our new guide explains when a Third Surveyor may be called in, what they can decide, how referrals work and who may pay the costs. https://www.houricanassociates.com/party-wall-news/party-wall-third-surveyor/

What does a Party Wall Third Surveyor do? Learn when they are called in, who can refer a dispute, how decisions work and who may pay the costs.