Straight answers to the party wall questions Worthing homeowners actually ask, written for our patch of West Sussex. New guides are added regularly.
Can I start before the award?
When notifiable work can begin, what happens if you start too soon, and what you can get on with while you wait.
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How to serve a party wall notice
What a valid notice must include, who you have to serve, and the ways you can serve it.
Read the guide →What if my neighbour ignores my notice?
Served a notice and heard nothing? What the Act says happens next, and how to keep your project moving.
Read the guide →Do I need a surveyor for a rear extension?
The 3-metre rule explained, and when a rear extension in Worthing triggers the Party Wall Act.
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Do I need an agreement for a loft conversion?
Why loft conversions almost always involve the party wall, and what you need to serve.
Read the guide →How much notice must you give?
The one- and two-month notice rules under the Party Wall Act, when the clock starts, and your neighbour's 14 days to reply.
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