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When and how to tell neighbours about building works on party walls, what to do if you've been notified of works, how to come to an agreement

• Overview

  You must tell your neighbours if you want to carry out any building work…

• Work you must tell your neighbour about

  You must tell your neighbour if you want to: build on or at the boundary…

• When and how to tell them

  You must give notice to your neighbour between 2 months and a year before…

• Reaching an agreement with your neighbours

  Once you’ve given notice your neighbour can: give consent in writing…

• If you can't agree

  You must appoint a surveyor if you and your neighbour can’t agree. You can…

• When works begin

  When carrying out building works you must: avoid causing unnecessary…