Derek b

That's very useful thank you! Just one question on builder's insurance - does anyone know if their insurance will cover a builder if he doesn't comply with good practice/ regulations etc? My concern is that a cowboy cuts corners which leads to structural problems but his insurer won't pay out to remedy the problem because he wasn't compliant in his actions

Our neighbours are planning similar works and have asked if we would mind not having a party wall agreement to save costs. We get on really well with them and don't want to be difficult or damage our friendship. Would we be mad to agree?