LATEST BLOG POSTS: Leasehold Valuations

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.

Leasehold Reform Update January 2026: What the New Ground Rent Cap Means for Leaseholders

Tuesday, 27th January 2026 | by: Peter Barry

The government has now published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, signalling a major shift in the way leasehold properties in England and Wales are structured. Central to the proposals is a cap on ground rents — set at £250 per year — alongside a wider package of reforms designed to give homeowners more control and improve fairness in the system. For many leaseholders, ...

The government has now published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, signalling a major shift in the way ...

Read more >>

High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform: Landmark Ruling Clears the Way

Wednesday, 12th November 2025 | by: Matthew Price

Here at Peter Barry, we continue to handle a significant number of lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims each ...

Read more >>

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 ...

Read more >>

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 ...

Read more >>

How Accurate is Our Lease Extension Calculator?

Monday, 25th October 2021 | by: Matthew Price

This is a question that is asked from time to time, so it made sense to reveal a little detail on that subject. Peter ...

Read more >>

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 ...

Read more >>

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 “the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, fundamentally making home ownership fairer and more secure”. Peter Barry Surveyors have been fighting the corner for Leaseholders since 2010 and know too well the stress caused by massive bureaucracy and a ...

Following on from the Law Commissions Consultation and recommendations the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced ...

Read more >>

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 ...

Read more >>

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, ...

Read more >>

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 ...

Read more >>
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
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
Very responsive and proactive. Would highly recommend
Great surveyor. Professional and very good service for our party wall matter. Thank you.
The service provided was party wall and was professional especially it got done swiftly and in good time and did not delay the building work of the next door neighbor. N13, Eaton Park Road
All good thankyou!
Call Now Button