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Reports for Court Proceedings either take the form of a Single Joint Expert Report or an Expert Witness Report. The former is most typically used in Matrimonial proceedings and involves both sides to the dispute jointly agreeing to instruct a singular surveyor, with the surveyor having a duty to report impartially and unbaised.

Surveyors acting as expert witnesses provide a crucial role in judicial proceedings but this is often a more adversarial situation where each side to the case instructs their own expert who is often cross examined. Judges and tribunals rely on their opinions to interpret the evidence put to them, from which they can make informed decisions. The Valuer will also have to comply with the Civil Procedure Rules – Part 35 for expert witnesses and assessors.

One key area in which this is relevant is Peter Barry’s Leasehold Reform work at the First Tier Tribunal (FTT). The peculiarities of the process mean that a surveyor will change their role from a client based relationship during a negotiation, to an expert witness role when presenting evidence to the FTT. The level of impartiality and professionalism demanded of the valuer is substantially higher and a thorough understanding of the procedural process is absolutely vital.

Our Chartered Surveyors Matthew Price BSc MRICS and Steve Hobbs BSc MRICS have both been selected by the President of the FTT to produce expert witness reports for absent landlord claims under the 1987 Act.

Our governing body, the RICS is governed by Royal Charter and as such its primary aim is to maintain and uphold the highest of qualities to ensure that Chartered Surveyors undertake their professional duties to equally high standards.

Our Chartered Surveyors produce work to the highest possible standard, have prepared reports for numerous purposes and would be happy to assist you by email or phone.

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Our Chartered Surveyors produce work to the highest possible standard, have prepared reports for numerous purposes and would be happy to assist you.

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Excellent and professional RICS 3 report provided by Justin. I was very impressed about the thoroughness and the easy to understand contents within the report. In addition, Justin has spent his time talking us through the findings and suggested actions to be taken forward.

Thanks for your great work and I would highly recommend Peter Barry.
All aspects of our experience using Peter Barry were good which was a breath of fresh air in a stressful house renovation. We engaged them at the last minute to pull together our party wall awards for 4 neighbours. They we're good at communicating, pragmatic in setting up the surveys and reasonable on pricing. Recommend using them.
We had a great experience with this company. Maianh was very prompt, professional, and responsive whenever we had a question for her. The survey itself was comprehensive, and has really helped as we proceed with purchasing a property. Recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your recommendation, and I will pass your comments onto Maianh.
These guys did a thorough, level 2 survey and a clear report. I would highly recommend them. Tom Witherley
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Very organised and friendly
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I had a really positive experience with Shaun Blake at Peter Barry. The survey was very thorough and Shaun was on hand to answer several follow-up questions I hand. I would recommend them to anyone.
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