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.
When Should Party Wall Notices be Served?
Tuesday, 20th April 2021 | by: Peter Barry
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 ...
Written or Photographic Schedule of Condition?
Sunday, 21st March 2021 | by: Peter Barry
While the current social distance regulations remain in place, surveyors are under pressure to spend as little time inside ...
Additional Storeys and The Party Wall Act
Sunday, 7th March 2021 | by: Peter Barry
An amendment to the General Permitted Development Order which allows property owners to add up to 2 further storeys to their ...
Proposed Leasehold Reform: Opportunities for negotiation
Friday, 19th February 2021 | by: Matthew Price
It is over a month since the Housing Secretary's announcement on Leasehold Reform. We wrote are response shortly after and ...
7 Common Queries About Probate
Monday, 18th January 2021 | by: Matthew Price
1. What is Probate? The definition of Probate is 'proving' which entails proving that the deceased's will in possession of ...
Our Response to Leasehold Reform
Monday, 11th January 2021 | by: Peter Barry
Following on from the Law Commissions Consultation and recommendations the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced ...
Garden Offices and The Party Wall Act
Thursday, 20th August 2020 | by: Peter Barry
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 ...
Working hours and the Party Wall Act
Sunday, 12th July 2020 | by: Peter Barry
Section 10(12) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 confirms that an award may cover the ‘time and manner of executing any ...
Rishi Sunak’s Stamp Duty Holiday
Wednesday, 8th July 2020 | by: Peter Barry
Of all taxes, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the more debatable (and liked) as it significantly slows the pace at ...
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 ...
