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Party Wall Questions | Party Walls | Surveying

Understanding Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act: Enclosure Cost Payments

Tuesday, 7th January 2025 | by: Matthew Price

What is Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act? Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act addresses the financial aspect of enclosure. This section is crucial for property owners who are planning to build or alter a party wall and need to understand the implications of the costs involved. Enclosure costs arise when one property owner (known as the "Building Owner") builds a wall that is later used by ...

What is Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act? Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act addresses the financial aspect of ...

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Party Wall Questions | Party Walls | Surveying | Valuation

Basement Extension Quotations

Monday, 2nd December 2024 | by: Matthew Price

When we receive an enquiry from a property owner who wishes to undertake work, our knowledgeable team will review the ...

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Building Defects | Surveying

A High Level of Service: Drone and camera pole inspections

Tuesday, 5th November 2024 | by: Shaun Blake

Some of the more significant defects that arise with properties can be located at high level. Unseen deterioration can ...

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Architecture | Licence to Alter | Surveying

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 ...

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Surveying

Is yours one of the 20% of households at risk of under-insurance?

Wednesday, 14th February 2024 | by: Shaun Blake

Having buildings insurance for your home or residential investment is clearly a no brainer, but how much thought do you give ...

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Party Walls | Surveying

The Party Wall Act – Common Misunderstandings

Monday, 10th July 2023 | by: Peter Barry

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for nearly thirty years but it is becoming clear that a large section of the ...

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Architecture | Common Property Defects | Surveying

Houses of Non-Traditional Construction – Common Property Defects #6

Wednesday, 15th February 2023 | by: Steve Hobbs

Over the years, the Peter Barry team has carried out numerous pre-purchase property surveys for clients intending to buy houses of non-traditional construction. Non-standard properties can often be a source of concern for both buyers and mortgage lenders as there’s a risk of defects not found in general housing stock that might require expensive repairs. In this blog, we explore different ...

Over the years, the Peter Barry team has carried out numerous pre-purchase property surveys for clients intending to buy ...

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Party Walls | Surveying

What is a Party Wall Award (Agreement)?

Tuesday, 7th February 2023 | by: Matthew Price

For surveyors who undertake this form of work day in day out, it can be easy to assume that there is good general ...

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Party Walls | Party Wall Questions | Surveying

What to do when your neighbour ignores the party wall act

Friday, 6th January 2023 | by: Peter Barry

It is not uncommon to discover that your neighbour has gone ahead, or is about to go ahead, with building works that fall ...

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Party Wall Questions | Party Walls | Surveying

When Should Party Wall Notices be Served?

Tuesday, 20th April 2021 | by: Peter Barry

Completing the party wall awards is often the last part of the jigsaw required to allow work to commence on site and the ...

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Kate Mills
I had a really positive experience with Shaun Blake at Peter Barry. The survey was very thorough and Shaun was on hand to answer several follow-up questions I hand. I would recommend them to anyone.
Justin Powell
Requested a level 2 survey with Peter Barry and was very happy with the service, the survey goes above and beyond what I have experienced before and gave a very thorough breakdown of the risks and what next steps both I and the solicitor should take. I highly recommend going with them!
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience working with Peter Barry Surveyors.
Terence Dove
I’m using them to help with lease extension and provide valuation, survey and advise on same. Still in the process, but they have very quick, efficient, professional and also helpful to date.
Lease extension is a tricky process so having them deal with this efficiently and provide clarity has been so welcome.
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear how useful you have found our service.
Ron Greenwood
Peter Barry offers an efficient and effective service. Helpful advice on various levels of homebuyers reports. It was so helpful to be able to talk things through with David Breeze. Recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation Mr Greenwood.
Chuyi Yi
Administrator Joanne was super quick to get me into their system and assigned Surveyor, David Breeze. David is delightful, wonderful, knowledgable, even helpful after surveying the property to assist me with outstanding tasks to make sure I was comfortable and understood the reports.
Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear that you were so satisfied with the service you received from David.
Jo Alaimo
Excellent customer service.
Jaynell was extremely helpful and David Breeze provided us with a very comprehensive and detailed report.
We welcomed the opportunity to speak with him before and after the survey. He answered all our questions and addressed our concerns by recommending possible solutions. I have already recommended him and all at Peter Barry.
Thank you for a very positive customer experience.
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