c) When acting as Third Surveyor: In the event of the Surveyors failing to agree, resolve the dispute by visiting the property, examine all evidence from both sides and publish an Award including the apportionment of costs. Buildings may be subdivided, and the owner of each part has to be served Notice and have an Award. There are often several “owners” of the same premises, because of the definition in the Act, such as freeholder, head lessee, occupational lessee and sub-tenants. It is customary to charge fees for Party Wall Matters on a time charge basis. Generally speaking, the owner having the work done will have to pay. It is very important to make careful formal appointments of Party Wall Surveyors, and to deal with all the formalities correctly. If you contact us we will explain the process and what we do.