Welcome to Peter Barry’s blog posts. You’ll find a range of topics focussing on issues that are important to our clients where we try to answer the questions that we regularly get asked.
There are many different elements that will need to be considered in order for the vision of your extension to become a reality and it is apparent that a layperson is often unaware what professional help may be required along the way - there are the obvious ones; Architect, engineer and contractor, and to a lesser extent, the party wall surveyor. In our experience, one of the major ...
There are many different elements that will need to be considered in order for the vision of your extension to become a ...
As a recent graduate and Assistant Surveyor, a large part of my training was party wall related. As part of that training I ...
Leaseholders have the right to extend their leases under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. ...
With house prices in some areas of London having risen 10-fold over the last 20 years it is becoming increasingly more ...
Leasehold properties: What you need to know before you purchase Written By Matthew Price of Peter Barry Surveyors & ...
Despite evidence of falling values in some areas on London, house prices in the capital remain amongst the most expensive in ...
In recent months we have, on more than one occasion, been asked to undertake reviews of valuations undertaken by other valuers following concerns raised by the clients as to their accuracy. In these circumstances it’s not unusual to find that the valuation under scrutiny leaves something to be desired. It is also not unusual to find that the report has not been prepared by specialist valuer, ...
In recent months we have, on more than one occasion, been asked to undertake reviews of valuations undertaken by other ...
What is Condensation? There is always some moisture in the air, even if you cannot see it. If air gets cold, it cannot hold ...
Registered charities must obtain an RICS Red Book valuation from a suitably qualified Chartered Surveyor before entering ...
Licenses covering access over adjoining owners' properties, whether they be for a scaffold, hoarding or crane over sail will ...