Matthew is a Chartered Surveyor and has been with Peter Barry since 2012 and was made an Associate Director in 2021. He has built his reputation as a valuation specialist, in particular lease extension and freehold enfranchisement matters. He has successfully negotiated numerous matters for both leaseholders and freeholders and has represented clients in the First Tier Tribunal. He also has a key interest in party wall work. Outside of work Matthew is a keen golfer and is trying to get his handicap back down to that of his heyday teenage years.
What is Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act? Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act addresses the financial aspect of enclosure. This section is crucial for property owners who are planning to build or alter a party wall and need to understand the implications of the costs involved. Enclosure costs arise when one property owner ... Read More >>
When we receive an enquiry from a property owner who wishes to undertake work, our knowledgeable team will review the project drawings and with the help of Land Registry confirm how the works are notifiable and to whom. Where the work is straightforward, such as a loft conversion or single story rear extension, and where ... Read More >>
The new Labour Government have revealed proposals that will encourage home owners to extend their property upwards by making it much harder for Council's to reject planning permission. Currently, permission can be rejected on account of an additional storey simply being too high or because neighbours do not have additional ... Read More >>