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.
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall is and when the law applies. We deal with party wall matters across London every week, and most disputes start because people misunderstand this one point. So if you are planning building work or you have received a notice from your neighbour, you are in the right place. Let’s break it down clearly. What is a Party ...
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall is and when the law applies. We deal with party wall ...
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall agreement is, when you need one, and what it actually ...
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall surveyor does and when you actually need one. Many ...
Yes, a neighbour can refuse to consent to a party wall notice. However, this doesn’t automatically stop your building ...
If a dispute arises under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a party wall surveyor must be appointed to resolve the ...
If your building work falls within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must notify your affected ...
If you’re planning building work, you might be tempted to undertake the party wall process yourself. And while in some situations, you can manage parts of the process without appointing a surveyor, you can’t do the entire process yourself. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you what you can and can’t do during the party wall process, and when you will need a party wall surveyor ...
If you’re planning building work, you might be tempted to undertake the party wall process yourself. And while in some ...
AI tools are becoming many homeowners' first port of call when they receive a party wall notice. That's understandable — ...
This is a follow up to a recent post covering loft conversions and specifically which aspects of the work fall within the ...
Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I ...