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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.

License to Alter options for Share of Freeholders

Wednesday, 25th June 2025 | by: Matthew Price

At Peter Barry Surveyors, we regularly hear from flat owners looking to carry out works at their property—typically seeking advice around the Party Wall Act. But time and again, we discover that around 50% of leaseholders haven’t been advised of something just as important: the need for a licence to alter from their freeholder. Whether you’re planning to remove a chimney breast, ...

At Peter Barry Surveyors, we regularly hear from flat owners looking to carry out works at their property—typically ...

Types of License to Alter Enquiry

Friday, 15th March 2024 | by: Matthew Price

Here at Peter Barry Surveyors, we receive enquiries for varying types of work that will require a license to alter ranging ...

What are my options for my loft extension?

Friday, 18th June 2021 | by: Matthew Price

Of all the types of property extension the conversion of a loft space is one of the more affordable in comparison to side ...

Loft Conversion Valuation – A Simple Guide

Thursday, 30th January 2020 | by: Matthew Price

Here is our simple 3 part guide to valuing your loft space. Part One - Who does this affect? If you own a house or are the ...

Don’t forget your Licence to Alter!

Tuesday, 29th January 2019 | by: Matthew Price

There are many different elements that will need to be considered in order for the vision of your extension to become a ...

Marie Cardy

Had a Level 2 survey carried out recently, excellent service, clear and concise report delivered on time. Great service from start to finish from our first point contact Joanne to the surveyor Justin. Happily recommend.

Jordan Campbell

Fantastic company, very professional and provided an excellent service for my help to buy property valuation.

Michel Sfeir

Excellent service!

We booked a survey with Peter Barry Surveyors for the purchase of a home. Maianh was very quick to respond to our initial email and all follow up conversations. They also set us up with a pre-survey phone call with David Breeze (surveyor) who took the time to explain how the survey is conducted. They arranged access to the property directly with the realtor, and we received the report 4 working days later, after which we had another call with David to discuss the report and explained to us what the next steps were. We are now in the process of conducting the specialist surveys (with other companies) as per their recommendation.

Very helpful, very friendly, and professional.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your excellent review! We are delighted that you found our team to be helpful, friendly, and professional throughout the process, and I will certainly share your comments with Maianh and David. Thank you for choosing Peter Barry Surveyors!

B “bradz” M

I received an excellent service, with great communication, this company is fantasic, very helpful and highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation.

lewis pemberton

Peter Barry just completed a party wall award for us in preparation for works on our property. They will fast, reliable and kept us in the loop throughout the process

Response from the owner:We appreciate your review Mr Pemberton, thank you.

Silvia Nacamulli

We used Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors for our Party Wall matters while carrying out structural works on our house. They were efficient, professional, and easy to communicate with. Amrita Johal was our main point of contact.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Silvia. We are thrilled to hear that you found our team at Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors efficient, professional, and easy to communicate with during your Party Wall matters. Amrita Johal will be delighted to hear your kind words. If you need any assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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