
Amrita joined Peter Barry in September 2023 after graduating with a Geography and Business degree from the University of Nottingham. She is currently studying for a Building Surveying degree at UCEM.
Amrita is part of the party wall team. This involves assisting the appointed surveyor with the day to day running of files and includes tasks such as drafting documents, recording schedules of condition and keeping the parties up to date.
Outside of work, Amrita enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends.
In some cases, you may be able to start building work without a party wall agreement. But if your work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you should not start building without following the correct process. If the Act applies and you proceed without serving notice, your neighbour may take legal action. This can ... Read More >>
In simple terms, a boundary wall marks the edge of your land, while a party wall is shared between two properties and may be covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The difference matters because the legal rules are not the same. If you are planning work near a wall or your neighbour is building close to your boundary, ... Read More >>
If your building work falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and you do not follow the correct process, it can cause problems. In some cases, nothing happens. In others, it can lead to delays, disputes, or legal action. The outcome depends on the type of work, your neighbour’s response, and whether any damage ... Read More >>