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.

Selling a Flat with a Short Lease

Monday, 6th July 2020 | by: Matthew Price

One of the most common reasons for leaseholders wanting to extend their leases is the need to sell. A property's value decreases along with the lease, with a 70-year lease worth around 90% of a 100-year lease, whilst a 60-year lease is more like 80%. The basic mathematics of the lease extension process means that the cost of extending, plus professional fees should nearly always be less than the ...

One of the most common reasons for leaseholders wanting to extend their leases is the need to sell. A property's value ...

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Lease Extension & Enfranchisement – Inspection vs Desktop Options

Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 | by: Matthew Price

It has been 100 days since Boris Johnson announced in a televised address, that the UK was to go into lockdown. At the time, ...

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Working with ‘vulnerable’ Adjoining Owners in a Party Wall Dispute

Sunday, 3rd May 2020 | by: Peter Barry

Even if the Covid-19 restrictions start to be eased later this month, the 1.5 million people designated as ‘clinically ...

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Covid-19 – Housing Market Outlook

Thursday, 16th April 2020 | by: Steve Hobbs

This is perhaps the most uncertain and unpredictable time since the Second World War. The scale of the impact of Covid-19 on ...

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Can Valuations be Done Without an Inspection?

Thursday, 9th April 2020 | by: Peter Barry

At Peter Barry, we undertake valuations for a range of purposes. Taxation, accounting and the more unfortunate probate or ...

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Party Wall Procedures During Lockdown

Tuesday, 7th April 2020 | by: Peter Barry

The Government has confirmed that building work may continue during the current lockdown so long as the temporary Site ...

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Lease Extension, Enfranchisement and Covid-19 – How we are avoiding delays and protecting clients

Wednesday, 25th March 2020 | by: Peter Barry

As we all adjust to the new reality of home working everyone is having to adjust the way they do business. Residential surveying is founded on the need to visit and inspect people's homes and properties, but there are many types of work that with small adjustments can still function remotely. Desktop Reports A report for a lease extension can be produced without the surveyor attending the ...

As we all adjust to the new reality of home working everyone is having to adjust the way they do business. Residential ...

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Property Inspections and the Coronavirus

Tuesday, 24th March 2020 | by: Peter Barry

We're all having to adapt to a new way of working and we've been endeavouring to keep things ticking over while observing ...

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Party Wall and Covid-19 – How we are avoiding delays and protecting owners

Monday, 23rd March 2020 | by: Peter Barry

Here at Peter Barry, we have been very aware of our obligations to our clients, staff and the Country given that our job ...

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COVID-19 WEEK ONE: A Giant Thank You to all Our clients

Wednesday, 18th March 2020 | by: Matthew Price

This time last week the UK was forging its own course of action through the COVID-19 crisis leaving many to question whether ...

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My party wall request was dealt with very quickly and all documents are now in place. Very professional attention and service.
Our surveyor, James, arrived at the house at the appointed time and was most helpful in explaining the details of the party wall agreement. He later sent the completed document as promised. Most efficient and friendly service throughout.
I was put at ease by the professional way In which this survey was conducted I highly recommend Peter Barry All aspects were considered my home Was examined for any potential problems That may be caused by the works being Carried out by the neighbouring property . Photos were skilfully recorded and a Drone was used to take pictures of the roof . Peter Barry Surveyor truly did a fantastic Job acting in a professional manner at all Times . And showing respect for my home And security and I can only prise them , Many Thanks Rachel
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear the survey put you at ease and that the team’s thorough approach — including the detailed photos and drone imagery — helped you feel fully protected. Your kind words about the surveyor’s professionalism and respect for your home mean a great deal.
I was a neighbour of someone who wanted to do some changes to their dormer into a full loft conversion. The surveyor sent to review our shared walls was very young professional and helped answer all my questions and concerns. The emails from the firm were very formal, else and they were very reachable by telephone. I didn’t pay as my neighbour was carrying out the works so I can’t comment there. I would consider using this firm for further works personally
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear how well the surveyor supported you throughout your neighbour’s loft‑conversion process.
Very responsive and proactive. Would highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you, we appreciate your recommendation.
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