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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.

Protected: AWARD CHECKLISTS – Loft Conversions 1

Sunday, 16th May 2021 | by: Peter Barry

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Protected: Award Checklists – General

Sunday, 7th February 2021 | by: Peter Barry

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Working Safely during Covid-19 – Inspecting Occupied Properties

Sunday, 24th May 2020 | by: Peter Barry

Company Policy Document Introduction These temporary procedures have been introduced to ensure the safety of our ...

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Proposed Amendments to the Party Wall Act

Thursday, 22nd June 2017 | by: Peter Barry

After 20 years, the Party Wall Act was amended in 2016 to allow for the electronic service of documents. Those of you that ...

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Realities of Leasehold Ownership

Thursday, 22nd June 2017 | by: Matthew Price

The increasingly dire chances for first time buyers to get on the property ladder in London are well documented in the ...

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The Party Wall Act & Injunctions

Thursday, 22nd June 2017 | by: Peter Barry

As a company that undertakes a high volume of party wall work we regularly take calls from owners whose neighbours have ...

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Planning the Maintenance and Repair of Flats

Thursday, 23rd February 2017 | by: Shaun Blake

When you own the freehold of a property, you have complete freedom to deal with the scope and timing of maintenance and repairs as you see fit. Owning a property under a leaseholder is a different proposition and brings with it a variety of difficulties/challenges. Essentially, the lease should set out the extent to which the building is demised to leaseholder and for which they will be ...

When you own the freehold of a property, you have complete freedom to deal with the scope and timing of maintenance and ...

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Half Man, Half Surveyor

Thursday, 23rd February 2017 | by: Peter Barry

In an age where we all have powerful computers in our pockets and easy access to work emails there are concerns that we ...

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Valuing Lease Extensions and Enfranchisements of Houses

Thursday, 23rd February 2017 | by: Matthew Price

There is a lot in the news of late about the UK’s broken housing market. Spiraling house prices, unaffordable rents, ...

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Leasehold Case Law Update – Valuation

Tuesday, 15th November 2016 | by: Matthew Price

So another year, another set of surveyors (or should that be lessees and lessors) locking horns in the Upper Tribunal (Lands ...

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Very professional and would recommend.
My wife and I engaged Peter Barry Surveyors to carry out a Level 2 RICS survey, and we were extremely satisfied with both the customer service and the professionalism with which the survey was conducted. The report we received was thorough and included several useful observations and recommendations. For instance, the surveyor identified some structural issues with the roof of the property we are considering purchasing, which we had not noticed ourselves. We were also offered a follow-up call with the surveyor to discuss the findings in more detail, which was very helpful. I would also like to give special recognition to Joanne for her outstanding support and responsiveness throughout the process. She was incredibly professional and helpful, always providing the information we needed and promptly assisting with coordinating follow-up questions with the surveyor. Overall, great service, excellent communication and a very quick turnaround time. Highly recommended!
We were extremely happy with the service we received from Peter Barry - prompt, efficient and very professional. Would definitely use them again if required.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our service prompt, efficient and professional. We appreciate your comments and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Excellent experience. We used them for a specific defect report. Very helpful surveyor who talked me through everything and outlined a range of possible solutions. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that our surveyor took the time to talk you through the specific defect report and outline a range of possible solutions. We appreciate your recommendation.
I had a great experience with Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors and used their services for a party wall agreement. I worked with Callum, who was extremely professional, and knowledgeable throughout. Communication was excellent, and he always followed up promptly. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and professional surveyor.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Callum was professional and knowledgeable throughout your party wall agreement, and that communication was excellent. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to him, and we appreciate your recommendation.
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