Boundaries and party walls

Boundaries - generally, we will advise you of any information which we receive about boundaries.  Sometimes the deeds are ‘silent’ which means that we will have no information.  If you are concerned about a particular boundary, please tell us as soon as possible.

If you are informed that you own a particular boundary, then you will be responsible for the cost and repair of this boundary.

If the boundary is a ‘party’ boundary, then you will be responsible for the boundary jointly with a neighbour.  The law does not automatically require each owner to pay their share and if works are needed it will be best to discuss them before carrying them out.  If your neighbour refuses to pay then you may not be able to force him to do so.

Shared boundaries are affected by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Party walls - if, following completion, you intend to carry out works on or in close proximity to a shared or party wall, you must comply with the Party Wall etc Act 1996, which requires you to follow certain procedures prior to and during the carrying out of the intended works. Tozers will be happy to advise you further on these requirements, if desired.