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.
Completing the party wall awards is often the last part of the jigsaw required to allow work to commence on site and the process which leads up to that point can be delayed for any number of reasons; from technical queries relating to the proposed works to the appointed surveyors’ holiday arrangements. It’s therefore advisable to get started as soon as possible but when is the perfect time to ...
Completing the party wall awards is often the last part of the jigsaw required to allow work to commence on site and the ...
While the current social distance regulations remain in place, surveyors are under pressure to spend as little time inside ...
An amendment to the General Permitted Development Order which allows property owners to add up to 2 further storeys to their ...
It is over a month since the Housing Secretary's announcement on Leasehold Reform. We wrote are response shortly after and ...
1. What is Probate? The definition of Probate is 'proving' which entails proving that the deceased's will in possession of ...
Following on from the Law Commissions Consultation and recommendations the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced ...
A recent survey found that almost three in five (59%) said that after lockdowns lift, they would like to work from home some or all of the time in their current job. The creation of a home office space is therefore going to be a priority for many people in the months ahead. If you have the luxury of a spare room that’s great but won’t be the case for most London based property owners. One ...
A recent survey found that almost three in five (59%) said that after lockdowns lift, they would like to work from home some ...
Section 10(12) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 confirms that an award may cover the ‘time and manner of executing any ...
Of all taxes, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the more debatable (and liked) as it significantly slows the pace at ...
One of the most common reasons for leaseholders wanting to extend their leases is the need to sell. A property's value ...