
Joanne joined the team in 2018 after her previous company was acquired by Peter Barry. She quickly became a valued member, contributing her extensive administrative knowledge and industry experience.
She has over 30 years’ experience in administration for surveying firms, including seven years at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Her strong organisational skills and attention to detail ensure smooth daily operations.
Outside of work, Joanne enjoys crocheting, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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 >>
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 >>