LATEST BLOG POSTS: Miscellaneous

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.

Party Wall and Other Disputes

Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 | by: Peter Barry

This is a guest post by our colleagues at Darlington Solicitors. As solicitors, we know that it’s hard enough for any business or individual to keep up with legal developments, but it’s also important to recognise the legal principle that ignorance of the law is no defence. The fact is that in statutory areas like the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, as with many property law related matters, ...

This is a guest post by our colleagues at Darlington Solicitors. As solicitors, we know that it’s hard enough for any ...

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The Secrets of Dealing with Difficult Tenants

Monday, 30th January 2012 | by: Peter Barry

If you’ve been a landlord for a while, chances are you’ve come across difficult tenants in the past. You will no doubt ...

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Should I Allow my Tenants to Redecorate?

Thursday, 29th September 2011 | by: Peter Barry

Some people completely distance themselves from their rental property. They’re happy to keep the cash rolling in and let ...

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Calling All Reliable Tradespeople

Tuesday, 16th November 2010 | by: Peter Barry

We are constantly looking to add reliable businesses to our list of recommended contractors. There are 3 situations in which ...

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What is the real cost of a HIP?

Wednesday, 27th May 2009 | by: Peter Barry

The RICS announced recently that they are to investigate the practice of agents profiting from the sale of Home Information ...

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We received excellent service from surveyor Jaynell Mainoo to complete a Party Wall Agreement. Jaynell was thorough, professional and friendly. Many thanks!
Professional but friendly staff assisted me in getting a party wall award sorted with my neighbours. Efficiently completed in time.
My party wall request was dealt with very quickly and all documents are now in place. Very professional attention and service.
Our surveyor, James, arrived at the house at the appointed time and was most helpful in explaining the details of the party wall agreement. He later sent the completed document as promised. Most efficient and friendly service throughout.
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
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear the survey put you at ease and that the team’s thorough approach — including the detailed photos and drone imagery — helped you feel fully protected. Your kind words about the surveyor’s professionalism and respect for your home mean a great deal.
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