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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 ...

Martin Appiah

I had a very positive experience with Peter Barry throughout the party wall process. Ayse and James were extremely helpful, professional, and responsive from start to finish. The service was carried out very quickly and efficiently, with no hassle at any stage. They kept me informed throughout the process and always made me feel reassured that everything was being handled properly. The award was completed smoothly, and the whole experience was straightforward and stress-free. I am very happy with the service I received and would not hesitate to recommend Peter Barry to anyone needing party wall advice or services. Thank you to Ayse, James, and the team for all your help.

Nik Patel

We required a property valuation which is booked in and completed very quickly by Steve Hobbs. Thank you for your prompt service! Highly recommended

N Kot

Excellent ‘old-fashioned’, impressive and highly diligent professional service concerning a Party Wall Award and much more (re Security Expenses, the Escrow Agreement, etc.), delivered with precision and attention to detail, and aided by modern technology, from Matthew Price, the surveyor, and Trina Shoat, the administrative support- WELL DONE & thank you…!

Foiaz Miah

Very professional and communication was excellent. Highly recommend them to carry out a lease extension report.

Louise Blackwall

Really good: communication was excellent, arrived bang on time, survey report completed really quickly and really friendly and helpful surveyor. Couldn’t ask for more

Teo Ishiguro

Had very quick responses from Millie and had a very pleasant experience getting Peter Barry as our surveyors!