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Welcome To Fulham Lofts
A party wall is the wall you share with next door. It’s not all yours. It’s not all theirs. It’s split straight down the middle — and that matters when you’re building.
If your loft conversion affects that wall, you’re legally required to get written permission from your neighbour. Even if they’re fine with it. Even if you get on well. The law still says you need the paperwork. Under the Party Wall Act 1996, that means a signed agreement and an acknowledgement form.
Most of the time, it’s no drama. But when things go wrong, they really go wrong. And if you’re not prepared, that wall can stop your build in its tracks.
Not everyone lives next door. Sometimes it’s a rented house. Sometimes it’s owned by someone who’s moved abroad. If they don’t respond, you can’t just carry on. You’ll need a Party Wall Surveyor to assess things and move the process forward.
They’ve got the right to object. And if they do, you’ll need a surveyor on your side. Your neighbour might bring in their own. If the two don’t agree, it can stall the project.oft conversion. Assuming that the Party Walls Surveyor has not been able to bring around a balanced compromise agreement, it might get a little messy. A neighbour may hire their own surveyor and use them to counteract any proposed works.
If both surveyors dig in, it goes to a third. An independent one, with no link to either party. They’ll have the final say. Fair? Yes. Cheap? No. You’ll be the one paying for all three in most cases.
Bottom line? Don’t ignore the party wall. It’s not just bricks and mortar — it’s legal ground. And if you step on it the wrong way, it could cost you.
Got an idea for a loft conversion, but not sure where to start? That’s fine. We’re happy to take a look at the space, and have a chat. No pressure. Just tell us your ideas, and we’ll take it from there. Once we’ve seen the layout and heard your plans, we’ll give you a free quote — no strings, no sales pitch.
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