Finlay Hawkins
After completing his degree in architecture, Finlay was eager to broaden his knowledge of the building and property industry. He chose to pursue a career in surveying, as it offers the ideal balance for learning more about the sector and applying his architectural expertise in a practical way.
Outside of surveying Finlay has a keen interest in football, golf, music, and the outdoors.
Email: finlay.hawkins@peterbarry.co.uk
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Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Power & Kyson v Shah [2023]
This is part of our series on court judgements that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The Background The owner of 34 Bull Lane, Dagenham RM10 7HA, Mr Shah (the ‘building owner’), commenced work at his property and those works are alleged to have caused damage to the adjoining property, ... Read More >>
Are Foundations Getting Deeper? A Look at Modern Building Practice and Party Wall Implications
At Peter Barry Surveyors, we have to consider how the foundations of a client's kitchen extension interact with neighbouring properties and the Party Wall Act. It’s a fair question, especially when comparing older properties with modern builds. And while the regulations themselves haven’t explicitly mandated deeper ... Read More >>
What the Public Really Thinks of Surveyors
I recently stumbled across a discussion on social media about a man who bought a house in Melbourne and only found out that there was an extensive model train network beneath the floor after he moved in. Writing an article around a tweet (technically a ‘skeet’) is a very MailOnline thing to do but a comment on the story ... Read More >>
