Robin obtained a degree in Building Surveying from Anglia Polytechnic University in 1989 and progressed to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in 1995. He is also an RICS Registered Valuer.
Since qualifying, Robin has worked as a residential surveyor in both the public and private sectors, predominantly covering Central and South West London.
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 >>