LATEST BLOG POSTS: Party Walls

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.

Should a Party Wall Award Always be Complete?

Monday, 27th October 2025 | by: Peter Barry

Works that are the subject of a dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the ‘Act’) should not commence until they have been authorised in a party wall award (the document which is agreed between the appointed surveyors to resolve the dispute). However, there are sometimes good reasons to defer some aspects of the dispute (specifically relating to the ‘time and manner of the works’) ...

Works that are the subject of a dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the ‘Act’) should not commence until they ...

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Video Schedules of Condition

Friday, 26th September 2025 | by: Peter Barry

Advances in technology often affect how we carry out our work and this is particularly true for recording schedules of ...

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Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Power & Kyson v Shah [2023]

Saturday, 23rd August 2025 | by: Peter Barry

This is part of our series on court judgements that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The ...

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Are Foundations Getting Deeper? A Look at Modern Building Practice and Party Wall Implications

Monday, 28th July 2025 | by: Matthew Price

At Peter Barry Surveyors, we have to consider how the foundations of a client's kitchen extension interact with neighbouring ...

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Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Kaye v Lawrence (2010)

Monday, 16th June 2025 | by: Peter Barry

This is part of our series on court judgements that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The ...

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Are the Old Party Wall Ways Always the Best?

Wednesday, 21st May 2025 | by: Peter Barry

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a relatively thin document and provides limited guidance on the practicalities of how ...

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How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go To Protect Adjoining Owners (Part 2)?

Saturday, 19th April 2025 | by: Peter Barry

This is a follow up to a post I uploaded last week analysing the main concerns expressed by adjoining owners who have recently received a party wall notice and how far party wall surveyors can go in alleviating those concerns. It is well established that the role of a surveyor appointed under the Act is a quasi-judicial one and, like a judge, they must remain impartial when administering the ...

This is a follow up to a post I uploaded last week analysing the main concerns expressed by adjoining owners who have ...

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How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go to Protect Adjoining Owners?

Saturday, 12th April 2025 | by: Peter Barry

Section 7(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is clear, adjoining owners and occupiers should not suffer unnecessary ...

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Boundaries and the Party Wall Act

Wednesday, 12th March 2025 | by: Peter Barry

While party wall surveyors do not have the jurisdiction to determine boundaries, we are sometimes required to authorise ...

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Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Evans v Paterson (2021)

Wednesday, 19th February 2025 | by: Peter Barry

This is part of our series on court judgements that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The ...

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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.
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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…!
Very professional and communication was excellent. Highly recommend them to carry out a lease extension report.
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
Had very quick responses from Millie and had a very pleasant experience getting Peter Barry as our surveyors!
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