neighbours attached started work do i need to inform anyone

[emjxl19]

Hi,

The house attached to our grade 2 listed has been sold at auction and is in a derelict state. The new owner has obviously started work and knocking off old plaster etc on the party wall. I have taken internal photos of my house and may take external ones to prove that all my walls are good - no cracks.
Whilst I appreciate and am happy that the property in going to be renovated do I need to advise my insurance company or the council that the house next door is having a full restoration project including floors ceiling walls and roofs to name a few.

 

[Gareth Hughes]

There nothing you HAVE to tell anyone, but I'd certainly check that the neighbours have any necessary consents for the work they've started. And make sure you see documents and take a note of any permission numbers.
And they probably should have told you what they were up to before starting... https://www.gov.uk/party-walls-building-works/overview