Joanne Bartlett
Joanne joined Carter Fielding in September 2013 prior to them being acquired by Peter Barry in 2018 and has over 30 years’ experience in administration for surveying firms including 7 years at the RICS. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, reading and spending time with family & friends.
Email: joanne.bartlett@team-pbs.co.uk
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Loft Conversions and The Party Wall Act
Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I therefore thought it might be helpful for owners planning such works if I were to run through which aspects fall within the scope of the Act (and should be referenced on the notice(s)). I’ll cover loft ... Read More >>
Leasehold Reform Update January 2026: What the New Ground Rent Cap Means for Leaseholders
The government has now published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, signalling a major shift in the way leasehold properties in England and Wales are structured. Central to the proposals is a cap on ground rents — set at £250 per year — alongside a wider package of reforms designed to give homeowners more ... Read More >>
Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire (2017)
This is part of our series on court judgments that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The Background The owner of 26-30 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TA, a vacant site, planned to construct a block of 12 apartments. Notice was served under section 6 of the Act in respect of the foundations to ... Read More >>
