LATEST BLOG POSTS
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.
Help to Buy and RICS Surveyor’s Valuations
Friday, 26th July 2024 | by: Matthew Price
Introduction The Help to Buy scheme was introduced by the Conservative Government in April 2013 as a way of assisting first time buyers getting on the property ladder who could also obtain 5% mortgages. On a purchase, the Government provides a 20% equity loan which was increased to 40% in London due to higher prices, on which 0% interest was paid during the first 5 years, rising to 1.75% in ...
Introduction The Help to Buy scheme was introduced by the Conservative Government in April 2013 as a way of assisting first ...
Housing Disrepair Claims – How a surveyor can help resolve the defect and the dispute.
Friday, 28th June 2024 | by: Shaun Blake
Since the introduction of measures under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2019, landlords have a clear duty of ...
Leasehold Reform in 2024
Tuesday, 28th May 2024 | by: Matthew Price
May 2024 Update: Following Rishi Sunak's surprise General Election announcement, the The Leasehold and Freehold Reform ...
Types of License to Alter Enquiry
Friday, 15th March 2024 | by: Matthew Price
Here at Peter Barry Surveyors, we receive enquiries for varying types of work that will require a license to alter ranging ...
Is yours one of the 20% of households at risk of under-insurance?
Wednesday, 14th February 2024 | by: Shaun Blake
Having buildings insurance for your home or residential investment is clearly a no brainer, but how much thought do you give ...
WHY YOU SHOULD ASK A PARTY WALL SURVEYOR TO PREPARE YOUR NOTICES
Sunday, 22nd October 2023 | by: Peter Barry
Drafting your own party wall notices might seems like an obvious way to cut costs but the opposite is generally true. If ...
The Party Wall Act – Common Misunderstandings
Monday, 10th July 2023 | by: Peter Barry
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for nearly thirty years but it is becoming clear that a large section of the public still has a tenuous grip on its details. As leading party wall surveyors in London, we thought it might be helpful to address some of the many myths and misconceptions, so I have outlined a few of the most common misunderstandings below: 1 - My extension will be on my ...
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for nearly thirty years but it is becoming clear that a large section of the ...
Jointly Owned Property and Inheritance Tax
Wednesday, 21st June 2023 | by: Steve Hobbs
When several individuals co-own a property, there are two possible ways in which the property can be legally held: as 'joint ...
Leasehold Reform Update – Michael Gove Puts Plans on Hold
Thursday, 11th May 2023 | by: Matthew Price
Despite the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, stating in January 2023 that he wished to "abolish the feudal ...
Houses of Non-Traditional Construction – Common Property Defects #6
Wednesday, 15th February 2023 | by: Steve Hobbs
Over the years, the Peter Barry team has carried out numerous pre-purchase property surveys for clients intending to buy ...
