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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High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform: Landmark Ruling Clears the Way
Here at Peter Barry, we continue to handle a significant number of lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims each month. Still, the vast majority are on leases that are greater than 80 years and have reasonable ground rents, meaning that they have less to gain from ongoing leasehold reforms. That does, of course, ... Read More >>
November 2025 Budget and Capital Gains Tax Valuations
Over recent weeks we’ve noticed a marked increase in the number of enquiries and instructions for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) valuations across London and the surrounding areas. The surge appears to be driven largely by clients who are gifting property to children and other relatives ahead of the forthcoming November Budget. ... Read More >>
Should a Party Wall Award Always be Complete?
Works that are the subject of a dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (the ‘Act’) should not commence until they have been authorised in a party wall award (the document which is agreed between the appointed surveyors to resolve the dispute). However, there are sometimes good reasons to defer some aspects of the ... Read More >>
