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Steve Hobbs

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Steve is a Chartered Surveyor and has been with Peter Barry since 2013. He is an RICS Registered Valuer specialising in residential property valuation for taxation, dispute resolution and other purposes.

He has a particular interest in leasehold reform and deals with a large volume of lease extension and freehold enfranchisement matters.

He is occasionally nominated by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) to provide specialist statutory valuations to Court under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

Much of Steve’s work involves the valuation of residential properties for tax purposes, where he has experience of valuing complex estates dealing with issues such as properties with multiple leasehold structures, the valuation of undivided shares and the like.

Email: steve.hobbs@team-pbs.co.uk

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November 2025 Budget and Capital Gains Tax Valuations

Over recent weeks we’ve noticed a marked increase in the number of enquiries and instructions for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) valuations across London and the surrounding areas. The surge appears to be driven largely by clients who are gifting property to children and other relatives ahead of the forthcoming November Budget. ... Read More >>

Jointly Owned Property and Inheritance Tax

When several individuals co-own a property, there are two possible ways in which the property can be legally held: as 'joint tenants' or as 'tenants in common'. The main distinction lies in the fact that, when a property is owned as 'tenants in common', each party possesses a distinct and identifiable share in the property. ... Read More >>

Houses of Non-Traditional Construction – Common Property Defects #6

Over the years, the Peter Barry team has carried out numerous pre-purchase property surveys for clients intending to buy houses of non-traditional construction. Non-standard properties can often be a source of concern for both buyers and mortgage lenders as there’s a risk of defects not found in general housing stock that ... Read More >>

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