Any Party Wall Surveyors in the house?

[Daz1855]

Johnniem said:

................ neither party wall surveyor (the building owner's or the OP's) acts for their appointing owner; in reality they act in the interests of the wall but are there to protect the land and property of the adjoining owner whilst enabling the building owner (the chap doing the work) to do what he needs to do.

Their appointed PWS has now declared himself out for some reason, not sure if it was anything to do with the connection explained above but I dare say another one will pop up some time soon.

[Johnniem]

Daz1855 said:

Johnniem said:

................ neither party wall surveyor (the building owner's or the OP's) acts for their appointing owner; in reality they act in the interests of the wall but are there to protect the land and property of the adjoining owner whilst enabling the building owner (the chap doing the work) to do what he needs to do.

Their appointed PWS has now declared himself out for some reason, not sure if it was anything to do with the connection explained above but I dare say another one will pop up some time soon.

Luckily for you Daz, the Act allows your appointed surveyor to act for both owners so just ask the building owner if he is happy to appoint your party wall surveyor too. Job done.

JM