Nick joined Peter Barry in 2015 bringing with him a wealth of experience in residential property matters from a prime Central London Estate Agents. Since qualifying as AssocRICS, Nick specialises in residential property surveys, licence to alterations and party wall work. Acting for both building owners and adjoining owners. Outside of work, Nick is a keen shooting enthusiast and has competed at various levels in clay pigeon shooting.
Right of first refusal (RFR) is invoked when the freeholder (landlord) wants to sell their interest in a building that is subject to RFR legislation and they are required under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (the “1987 Act”) to offer this interest to the leaseholders first.This can be the entire freehold, part of the ... Read More >>
There are a number of hoops to jump through when negotiating the purchase of a home, particularly when purchasing a new build property.To add to this burgeoning ‘to do’ list, it would seem that a worrying trend of poor quality control is developing in the new build property sector, even amongst so called ... Read More >>
It’s the phrase that party wall surveyors rely on to reassure adjoining owners that they will not incur costs as a result of their neighbours’ works i.e. “In all normal circumstances, the fees of all/any appointed surveyors will be paid by the building owner”. The inquisitive adjoining owner will ask for ... Read More >>
