LATEST BLOG POSTS: Loft Space

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.

Loft Conversions and The Party Wall Act

Monday, 9th February 2026 | by: Peter Barry

Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I therefore thought it might be helpful for owners planning such works if I were to run through which aspects fall within the scope of the Act (and should be referenced on the notice(s)). I’ll cover loft conversions in this post, and rear extensions in a follow up. As these ...

Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I ...

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Labour’s Plan for Higher Roof Extensions

Thursday, 22nd August 2024 | by: Matthew Price

The new Labour Government have revealed proposals that will encourage home owners to extend their property upwards by making ...

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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 ...

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