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Dalmeny Avenue N7 – Desktop Lease Extension

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The client approached Peter Barry at the beginning of April with a lease that was approaching 80 years so time was of the essence. After looking into the options it was confirmed that a desktop service was both feasible and could be undertaken with no loss of accuracy versus an inspection.

The most desirable piece of information is a floorplan and upon inspection of the lease there was a very accurate and measured plan:

One querk of the Leasehold Reform Act is that the property in question is to be valued in what is referred to as ‘Lease Maintained Condition’. Leases will require periodic painting and maintenance and whilst any improvements to the property are to be disregarded, it is accepted that kitchens and bathrooms are replaced periodically as to not be dated.

In reality this allows for valuations to be undertaken without the need to know the current condition of the property. The value and client simply need to be comfortable with this hypothetical condition.

A copy of the report was forwarded to the solicitor who served the S42 notice on the freeholder. The clock on the lease is now paused, allowing the client to get a 90 year extension at a peppercorn rent.

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Omar El-Gammal

The team at Peter Barry were professional, timely, and thorough. They were also very accommodating at supporting us above and beyond what the job entailed. I'd recommend using them again for any party wall agreements or schedule of conditions.

Sahara Sultana

Cameron at Peter Barry Surveyors provided an excellent service throughout our PWA process with our neighbours. He was very responsive, kept me informed at every stage, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. His professional approach and reassuring manner gave me confidence from start to finish. I really appreciated the time he took to answer my questions and ensure I understood the process. I would highly recommend Cameron and Peter Barry Surveyors to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and professional surveyor.

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We used Peter Barry for a Party Wall Agreement. Highly recommended. Excellent service from start to finish. We had overlooked need for PWA, and needed urgent help. James Merewether could not have been more helpful: explaining what had to be done (more than AI had told me!), and promptly responding to our various calls and emails to get the initial notice served quickly. He then did the condition survey, wrote it up promptly, liaised with the neighbour’s surveyor despite James being on holiday, and then served the Final Award. A pleasure to deal with a true professional.

Harry Tucker

Another excellent service provided by Callum and Peter Barry. From start to finish, communication was outstanding, with regular updates and clear explanations throughout the entire process. Callum works exceptionally hard and goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. What can often be a complicated and stressful process was made incredibly simple thanks to his knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail. He was always available to answer questions, responded promptly, and made sure we understood every step along the way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Callum to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, and highly professional party wall surveyor. Thank you again for another excellent service.

Can Ayder

We recently used Peter Barry for an RICS Lease Extension Valuation and had an excellent experience. Katie was incredibly professional, thorough, and provided a highly detailed report that gave us complete clarity for our next steps. The administrative team was also fantastic and responsive throughout the entire process. Highly recommend their services!

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We received excellent service from surveyor Jaynell Mainoo to complete a Party Wall Agreement. Jaynell was thorough, professional and friendly. Many thanks!