If you want to do work on a wall that acts as a separation between your property and your neighbor`s property, or if you are building a new wall near or on the border between your property and your neighbor`s property, it may be necessary to report a party wall to your neighbor. Termination and obtaining permission from a neighbor is usually referred to as a party wall convention. The most important things to remember are the walls that are considered “party walls” and the type of work that is subject to the law. If you want to work on an older wall or build on the border and you haven`t received an answer, you`re in “dispute” mode, which means you and the neighbor involved need to hire a surveyor. For a full breakdown of the Party Wall Act and all its intricacies, take a look at official government policies here or visit the RICS Guideline on Party Wall Legislation and Procedure…