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.
When several individuals co-own a property, there are two possible ways in which the property can be legally held: as 'joint tenants' or as 'tenants in common'. The main distinction lies in the fact that, when a property is owned as 'tenants in common', each party possesses a distinct and identifiable share in the property. This arrangement may arise when one party contributes a larger sum ...
When several individuals co-own a property, there are two possible ways in which the property can be legally held: as 'joint ...
Of all the types of property extension the conversion of a loft space is one of the more affordable in comparison to side ...
1. What is Probate? The definition of Probate is 'proving' which entails proving that the deceased's will in possession of ...
Following on from the Law Commissions Consultation and recommendations the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced ...
It has been 100 days since Boris Johnson announced in a televised address, that the UK was to go into lockdown. At the time, ...
This is perhaps the most uncertain and unpredictable time since the Second World War. The scale of the impact of Covid-19 on ...
At Peter Barry, we undertake valuations for a range of purposes. Taxation, accounting and the more unfortunate probate or divorce. All of our procedures and reports must conform to the RICS Valuation - Global Standards or 'Red Book'. The current COVID situation has caused huge disruption to every industry including the surveying world. The majority of our work involves the inspection of ...
At Peter Barry, we undertake valuations for a range of purposes. Taxation, accounting and the more unfortunate probate or ...
We have previously covered worked examples of how a typical lease extension works but never freehold purchases ...
Here is our simple 3 part guide to valuing your loft space. Part One - Who does this affect? If you own a house or are the ...
Selling your house typically involves placing it on the open market with an Estate Agent where there are thousands of ...