The Party Wall Act

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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of The Party Wall Act 1996, essential for property managers, architects, engineers, and solicitors. You’ll learn the fundamental principles, key legal requirements, and practical applications of the Act.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate and apply the Party Wall Act effectively in your professional role.

Your Tutors

EK McQuade

EK McQuade was founded by building surveyor and property developer Michael McQuade and Julian Davies, a leading light in the world of building surveying for the property management sector. Between them, they developed a bespoke system that is now applied by the highly experienced EK McQuade team to offer an unparalleled Party Wall service to both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners.

Small enough to offer a personal, boutique service to our clients, but large enough to meet their needs throughout the course of a project, our team has a combined 50 years’ experience in Party Wall matters. We are members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and the Pyramus and Thisbe Society, and take an active interest in how the field is developing. Our own approach is business-like, engaged and commercially minded, so our focus is on getting things done sooner rather than later – without compromising on attention to detail.

Abbie Reid MSc, BA Hons, MFPWS, MPTS

Abbie is a Senior Party Wall Surveyor for EK McQuade, she is professionally qualified with a master’s degree in building surveying from UCEM and several years industry experience. She is a member of both the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and the Pyramus and Thisbe Society.

She originally began her career in property training new starters for a prominent London Estate Agency where her role was to coach new and existing consultants on how to break the stigma attached to Estate Agents and how best for them to represent the company values by being open, honest, and ethical whilst maximising property sales.

She started at a small general building surveying practice as a Trainee Surveyor and after completing her master’s degree via distance learning and working full time, she worked her way up to Senior Surveyor. Where she was managing not only the majority of the Party Wall projects but also training Junior & Trainee Surveyors in general surveying practice with a speciality in Party Wall and helping to coach them through becoming members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.

Surveyor for EK McQuade, she is professionally qualified with a master’s degree in building surveying from UCEM and several years industry experience. She is a member of both the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and the Pyramus and Thisbe Society.

She originally began her career in property training new starters for a prominent London Estate Agency where her role was to coach new and existing consultants on how to break the stigma attached to Estate Agents and how best for them to represent the company values by being open, honest, and ethical whilst maximising property sales.

She started at a small general building surveying practice as a Trainee Surveyor and after completing her master’s degree via distance learning and working full time, she worked her way up to Senior Surveyor. Where she was managing not only the majority of the Party Wall projects but also training Junior & Trainee Surveyors in general surveying practice with a speciality in Party Wall and helping to coach them through becoming members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.

Hazel Springer BSc(Hons), MFPWS

Hazel is passionate about the property and construction industry with a strong focus on the development, refurbishment and maintenance of buildings and land. Her background as the managing director of a small business in the property industry coupled with her educational background and post-graduate building surveying experience equip Hazel with a wealth of knowledge that allows her to provide considered practical advice to clients, appointing owners and construction professionals.  

Hazel’s post graduate experience as a Party Wall Surveyor for a specialist private consultancy firm specialising in Party Wall matters in London and the surrounding areas provided her induction to the field of building surveying and ignited a keen interest in all aspects of matters arising out of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Hazel’s role involved effectively managing a range of stakeholders during the course of each project and ensuring compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Hazel gained a wealth of knowledge of construction techniques, defect diagnosis, remedial works and the intricacies of how the law is applied in regards to the Act. Hazel provides practical advice to design teams during the development stages of a project so that they can factor in the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 into their project by understanding the rights of the Building Owner when carrying out works to a property, and the longer term impact of their proposed works. Similarly, Hazel is able to clearly advise an Adjoining Owner of their rights under the Act, the impact of proposed works and any necessary precautions to be taken to protect their property and interests. Hazel is also a member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.