Tom Birch
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Tom joined Peter Barry in 2025 and is an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor, working across our residential surveys, commercial surveys, party wall and project management services.
Tom qualified with a degree in Building Surveying from Salford University before moving to London and working for over 15 years at some of the largest and best-known commercial practices.
When not at work he likes to be outside as much as possible and enjoys exploring the Sussex countryside with his young family.
Email: thomas.birch@peterbarry.co.uk
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Loft Conversions and The Party Wall Act
Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I therefore thought it might be helpful for owners planning such works if I were to run through which aspects fall within the scope of the Act (and should be referenced on the notice(s)). I’ll cover loft ... Read More >>
Leasehold Reform Update January 2026: What the New Ground Rent Cap Means for Leaseholders
The government has now published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, signalling a major shift in the way leasehold properties in England and Wales are structured. Central to the proposals is a cap on ground rents — set at £250 per year — alongside a wider package of reforms designed to give homeowners more ... Read More >>
Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire (2017)
This is part of our series on court judgments that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The Background The owner of 26-30 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TA, a vacant site, planned to construct a block of 12 apartments. Notice was served under section 6 of the Act in respect of the foundations to ... Read More >>
