The Role of the Third Surveyor Under the Party Wall Act 1996

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(2005), "The Role of the Third Surveyor Under the Party Wall Act 1996", Structural Survey, Vol. 23 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.2005.11023cae.003

The Role of the Third Surveyor Under the Party Wall Act 1996

This book is written by Victor Vegoda and published by Estates Gazette who claim that this is the first book about the role third surveyors play to make the act work smoothly. The fact that third surveyors are very successful in keeping the wheels turning effortlessly is witnessed by the few “third surveyor cases” which have come before the courts. After a thorough search, Vegoda found only two. Both are reproduced in full and their lessons analysed. The party wall process is clearly summarised: the notice, the choices of the owners, appointment of surveyor(s), and the resolution of disputes. Who may be a third surveyor and how do you go about choosing one? If there is an unresolved dispute, the choice will have consequences for the appointing owner. What are the third surveyor’s duties? These are some of the questions answered by this book that is priced at £13.50.