Party wall & neighbourly matters

Unlocking development opportunities

As leading experts in party wall & neighbourly matters, we help developers comply with their statutory obligations, enabling schemes to proceed while safeguarding the interests of adjoining property owners. We do this by identifying and managing risks and issues early to prevent complications, delays or unexpected costs. Implementing innovative strategies to resolve disputed matters in advance of project deadlines, our clients can embark on schemes and realise their visions with assurance.

Do you need advice on party wall or neighbourly matters in London or across the UK? We are here to help:

Neighbourly Matters Contact: Rob French, Senior Partner

Phone: +44 7710 088 485

Email: rob.french@dpr.uk.com

Party Walls Contact: Ashley Patience, Senior Partner

Phone: +44 7956 446 969

Email: ashley.patience@dpr.uk.com

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Specialists in matters of compliance

With over 40 years’ experience, we have exceptional knowledge of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, which allows us to act on behalf of building owners and adjoining owners across a range of large, complex commercial and smaller residential schemes. Considered experts in the field, our neighbourly matters partners regularly act as the Third Surveyor to make legally binding determinations where owners or their appointed surveyors are in dispute.

Deeply knowledgeable

Unrivalled in-house team of experts

With our state-of-the-art specialist equipment and cross-departmental technical expertise, we are able to plot boundaries and provide evidence-based advice to clients early on factors that may become contentious or require consent from adjoining owners, in turn minimising avoidable risks.

Party wall & neighbourly matters projects

Our specialist expertise and client focus make us leaders in our field, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Explore our party wall and neighbourly matters projects below.

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I can without hesitation recommend using DPR for advice on 3rd party and neighbourly matters. I’ve worked with them on a number of complex, large scale projects in the City of London over the last 5 years and the quality of analysis and advice for each project has been of the highest standard. In short, they can and do help get things done.

Andrew Reynolds, Senior Adviser, Chair of the City Architecture Forum

What we offer

Our solutions

With solutions covering the full scope of party wall & neighbourly matters, the breadth and depth of our legal and technical knowledge is second to none.
Site appraisal for party wall and neighbourly issues

Party wall notices and awards
Negotiating security for expenses and special foundation consents
Third Surveyor referrals to settle disputes between the surveyors of the developer and adjoining owner
Schedules of condition
Pre-construction strategic advice
Access licences and agreements

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Key Contacts

Ahead of the curve in party wall & neighbourly matters, legislation and precedent, our outstanding team takes a proactive and creative approach. Our senior partners are also frequently appointed as Third Surveyors.