LATEST BLOG POSTS: Licence to Alter
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 ...
