David Gordon
BSc MRICS
David obtained a degree in Building Surveying at London’s South Bank Polytechnic in 1988 and progressed to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in 1990.
In the decades since qualifying, David has gained extensive experience inspecting and reporting upon residential surveys.
Email: surveying@peterbarry.co.uk
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Flats and the Party Wall Act – Who is an ‘Owner’?
Section 20 of the Act defines an owner, amongst other things, as ‘a person in possession of land, otherwise than as a mortgagee or as a tenant from year to year or for a lesser term or as a tenant at will’. As it makes no distinction between the various types of ‘ownership’ (only that the remaining term must be greater ... Read More >>
Can You Start Building Work Without a Party Wall Agreement?
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 >>
Boundary Wall vs Party Wall: What’s the Difference?
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 >>
