John qualified as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 1988, and has developed an extensive knowledge of properties throughout North, West, South and Central London.
He specialises in preparing RICS Home Survey Reports, both Level 2 and 3, and Valuations of residential properties. John is well versed on the property types, construction methods and defects common to properties in his patch.
In addition, John has experience in preparing valuations in accordance with the leasehold Reform Act in connection with lease extensions.
Advances in technology often affect how we carry out our work and this is particularly true for recording schedules of condition. In case you are not aware, a schedule of condition is a detailed record of the parts of a property that are at risk of being damaged by building works close by. Although not specifically mentioned ... Read More >>
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 >>
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 >>