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When Were Your Electrics Last Tested?

Monday, 15th March 2010 | by: Peter Barry

I last wrote about the New RICS Homebuyer Report on the blog back in July last year. It becomes mandatory at the end of this month after which Chartered Surveyors will no longer be permitted to produce the old style printed version. I switched over to the new reports last week (the timing was based on when my stock of the old stationary ran out) and have been getting to grips with the changes ...

I last wrote about the New RICS Homebuyer Report on the blog back in July last year. It becomes mandatory at the end of this ...

Surveying

The Condensation Season

Monday, 25th January 2010 | by: Peter Barry

Being smack bang in the middle of the condensation season I thought it would be a good time to take an overview of what can ...

Surveying

Property Defects caused by the Big Freeze

Saturday, 23rd January 2010 | by: Peter Barry

Now that the ice has melted on the area’s roads you will have noticed the massive increase in the number of potholes. The ...

Surveying

Flat Roof Terraces

Thursday, 10th September 2009 | by: Peter Barry

Flat roofs to single storey rear extensions make such ideal terraces it is surprising that you don’t see more of them. The ...

Surveying

The New RICS Homebuyer Report

Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 | by: Peter Barry

Over the last few years I have prepared several hundred RICS Homebuyer Survey & Valuation Reports for our clients. For ...

Surveying

Selling a Property with Unregulated Changes

Thursday, 30th April 2009 | by: Peter Barry

Right at the top of the list of things that can bite you on the arse when you come to sell a property is unregulated ...

Vimmy Raina

Very helpful throughout the process and produced a highly detailed report with a lot of extra helpful information especially for a first time buyer like myself. Would definitely recommend!

Agnese Giolo

Response from the owner:Thank you!

Greg Watson

We appointed Peter Barry to commission a Specific Defect Report which they did quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with, both over email and in person on the day of the job itself.

Gabriele Crisanti

We had a very pleasant experience with Matthew and Trina, who guided us with great patience and professionalism while dealing with very difficult neighbours. Their clear explanations, and calm approach made the whole party wall process much less stressful. We’re very grateful for their support and would recommend their services.