Philip Smith regularly acts both for developers and neighbouring owners through appointments under the Party Wall etc Act (1996).
As a seasoned Party Wall specialist and longstanding member of the Pyramus & Thisbe Society, Philip uses his knowledge of the Act and relevant case law, combined with many years’ experience to advise owners and developers clearly and thoroughly on their rights and duties under the Act, and to ensure their property interest is safeguarded as far as the Act allows.
Philip is often asked to prepare an Initial Appraisal for developers of complex sites who require upfront advice on budget, and on the extent of boundary issues and access rights with regard to neighbouring properties (please see below).
He also advises in general Neighbourly Matters in a broader context, including rights to light, boundary disputes and on access agreements for scaffolding or crane oversailing, and advice on Access to Neighbouring Land Act (1992).
Where appropriate, I provide monitoring and technical due dilligence of neighbour developments.
Philip has experience in boundary determination and dispute resolution. He is currently undertaking a course in mediation.
