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Party wall agreements, what's the best way to go about this? I'm in a Victorian terrace and in the process of a loft conversion. Planning has just gone in so now I need to sort out party wall agreements.
Neighbours at one side have been there many years. I know them to nod and say hello to but not much more. I was thinking that I'd just knock on the door and have a chat with them but what do I actually need them to sign/agree to? Anything I should have printed out for them, information they should know?
Neighbours on the other side haven't been there that long and I don't know. They're council tenants so I assume the property is either owned by the council or rented. What's the easiest way of finding this out, the land registry?
I will probably knock on the door to let them know about the building works but they don't speak much English so attempting to find out who I need to contact for a party wall agreement may well be beyond that conversation.
I've no issue going down the surveyor route if that's what people want but I'd like to get it all sorted with the minimum of hassle.
Also, who tends to be liable if there is stuff that needs making good at either side? Is it covered by the builders' insurance, should I take out insurance, is it generally not required, etc?