
David joined Peter Barry in 2023 as a Residential Surveyor focusing on L2 Home Survey reports.
He was one of the first surveyors to achieve AssocRICS in the country, in late 2014. David has worked for large corporates and smaller surveying firms since he qualified. David is at his best and happiest when explaining and advising clients.
Before becoming a surveyor, David obtained a degree in Built Environment from UWE in Bristol and started out within the property industry as an estate agent in 2007.
In his free time, David performs and teaches circus skills for children and adults.
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall agreement is, when you need one, and what it actually involves. If you are planning works or have received a notice from your neighbour, this will help you understand what is required and what happens next. What Is a Party Wall Agreement? A party wall ... Read More >>
In this guide, we’re going to explain exactly what a party wall is and when the law applies. We deal with party wall matters across London every week, and most disputes start because people misunderstand this one point. So if you are planning building work or you have received a notice from your neighbour, you are in ... Read More >>
Yes, a neighbour can refuse to consent to a party wall notice. However, this doesn’t automatically stop your building work. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, if your neighbour refuses consent or doesn’t respond to a party wall notice, a dispute is considered to have arisen. At that point, surveyors are appointed ... Read More >>