The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ("RICS")
has released the 7th edition of its Party Wall Legislation and
Procedure Guidance Note, with the provisions of the updated
Guidance Note effective from 1 December 2019. This applies to
RICS members and firms regulated by RICS.
Many well-known and experienced practitioners experienced in
Party Wall work (including Nick Isaac QC and Jack Norton of
Schofield Surveyors) have contributed to and/or been involved in
re-drafting the Guidance Note.
The 7th edition of the Guidance Note is the first update for
over eight years and contains a number of important and notable
changes, including:
- A more concise draft precedent Award;
