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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.

Diary of an APC candidate – Part 3

Sunday, 19th December 2010 | by: Peter Barry

I recently accompanied one of our Chartered Surveyors on an RICS Homebuyer Report. What was a little unusual about this particular property was the style in which it had been built, in terms of design it was as far from conventional as it could be, the footprint of the property was essentially a figure eight, with the main living quarters divided between the two circles. The property was ...

I recently accompanied one of our Chartered Surveyors on an RICS Homebuyer Report. What was a little unusual about this ...

Leasehold Valuations | Surveying

Leasehold Reform

Friday, 26th November 2010 | by: Peter Barry

We get quite a few enquiries each week on the subject of Leasehold Reform. The conversion often starts as follows:- ...

Surveying

Diary of an APC Candidate – Bradley Mackenzie

Thursday, 11th November 2010 | by: Peter Barry

I joined Peter Barry Surveyors in June this year following the completion of a Masters degree in Real Estate Development at ...

Party Walls | Surveying

Using the Party Wall Act to Delay a Neighbour’s Works

Wednesday, 27th October 2010 | by: Peter Barry

I received an email earlier this week from a lady who was concerned that her neighbour was going to use The Party Wall Act ...

Surveying

The HMO Trap

Monday, 11th October 2010 | by: Peter Barry

One of the more minor changes that the new coalition Government have made is to partially reverse one of the Labour ...

Party Walls | Surveying

Leaseholders and The Party Wall Act

Wednesday, 21st July 2010 | by: Peter Barry

Complying with the Party Wall Act can get really expensive if the adjoining properties are converted flats. Take this ...

Party Walls | Surveying

When is an Interim Injunction Justified to Stop Work to a Party Wall?

Thursday, 15th July 2010 | by: Peter Barry

It’s always difficult to advise people who call us up when a neighbour has started work which comes within the scope of the Party Wall Act but have not served the required notice. It is one of the shortcomings of the Act that there aren’t any penalties for non-compliance. The only remedy available to a Building Owner is to apply for an interim injunction to stop the work while the merits ...

It’s always difficult to advise people who call us up when a neighbour has started work which comes within the scope of ...

Surveying

Flat Roof Coverings – Top 5 Defects

Friday, 2nd July 2010 | by: Peter Barry

1. Poor workmanship Installing flat roof coverings, be they felt, asphalt or sheet metal is a specialised job. Many of ...

Surveying

Pitched Roof Coverings – Top 5 Defects

Saturday, 29th May 2010 | by: Peter Barry

1. Roof Spread It was common throughout the 1970s & 80s for dilapidated slate roofs to be replaced with heavy ...

Surveying

Why You Shouldn’t Attend Your Survey

Sunday, 25th April 2010 | by: Peter Barry

I’m asked by clients quite regularly if they can ‘drop by’ towards the end of a survey inspection to get a ‘quick ...

Paul Barke-Asuni

We worked with Peter Barry Surveyors on the renovation of our house which had 4 party wall notices. I found them to be professional and responsive and would work with them again

Josh Heard

Callum was great at the onset dealing with my party wall requirements with my two neighbours. He was very supportive and clearly explained the process step by step. He was easily contactable and answered my queries with great understanding. He was very accommodating by attending conference calls with the constructor and also via email. Overall the process was seamless and party wall awards were completed in quick time. Thank you Callum. Trusted and recommended.