Other Valuations

Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors provide house valuations and flat valuations across London and the surrounding counties for a variety of purposes.

These valuations are carried out in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Professional Standards, and are commonly called ‘Red Book’ valuations.

You can navigate to our dedicated pages for Capital Gains Tax Valuations, Inheritance Tax Valuations, Help to Buy & Shared Ownership Valuations, Roof Space, Basement & Vault Valuations, Lease Extension Valuations and Freehold Enfranchisement Valuations. Additionally we are regularly asked to carry our valuations for a variety of other purposes, some of which include:

Purchase & Sale Valuations

If you are involved in a property transaction it is often difficult to know whether the price you have agreed to purchase a property for, or the amount you have agreed to sell it for, represents fair market value. If you are buying or selling a property in a off-market transaction you may need assistance in agreeing a fair price. We are regularly instructed by both buyers and sellers involved in property transactions who wish to obtain independent professional valuation advice.

Tax Valuations

In addition to Capital Gains Tax Valuations and Inheritance Tax Valuations we are regularly asked to provide valuations for other tax purposes, including the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED). Whatever type of tax situation you are facing, our team of Chartered Surveyors will be able to assist.

Accounting Valuations

We undertake residential property valuations for a variety of organisations who require property valuations for accounting or internal auditing purposes. Revaluations are often carried out on an annual basis.

Matrimonial Valuations

Peter Barry Surveyors can provide valuations to assist couples who are trying to amicably agree a separation. We can also provide Single Joint Expert matrimonial valuations for Court purposes in cases where we are instructed by the parties solicitors directly.

When instructing Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors a specialist Chartered Surveyor & RICS Registered Valuer will be allocated to your case. Our team of valuation specialists can assist with complex and unusual valuation matters, including the valuation of freehold reversionary assets, intermediate leasehold interest valuations, specialist statutory valuations and historic valuations.

Freehold Enfranchisement

As an alternative to a lease extension, leaseholders in a block can acquire the freehold in what is technically known as enfranchisement (as a rule this is more than 50% participation).

Lease Extension

The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (as amended) gives flat owners the right to a lease extension of 90 years on top of the current lease, and a reduction of their ground rent to a peppercorn.

Absentee Freeholders

When flat owners find themselves with a missing freeholder it can cause real problems. The freeholder will typically be responsible for insuring the building as well as organising external maintenance and repairs.

Tina W

Professional but friendly staff assisted me in getting a party wall award sorted with my neighbours. Efficiently completed in time.

Albert Smith

My party wall request was dealt with very quickly and all documents are now in place. Very professional attention and service.

tony besgrove

Our surveyor, James, arrived at the house at the appointed time and was most helpful in explaining the details of the party wall agreement. He later sent the completed document as promised. Most efficient and friendly service throughout.

Claudette “CeeBee” Bradshaw

Rachel Fay

I was put at ease by the professional way In which this survey was conducted I highly recommend Peter Barry All aspects were considered my home Was examined for any potential problems That may be caused by the works being Carried out by the neighbouring property . Photos were skilfully recorded and a Drone was used to take pictures of the roof . Peter Barry Surveyor truly did a fantastic Job acting in a professional manner at all Times . And showing respect for my home And security and I can only prise them , Many Thanks Rachel

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear the survey put you at ease and that the team’s thorough approach — including the detailed photos and drone imagery — helped you feel fully protected. Your kind words about the surveyor’s professionalism and respect for your home mean a great deal.

Neyet M

I was a neighbour of someone who wanted to do some changes to their dormer into a full loft conversion. The surveyor sent to review our shared walls was very young professional and helped answer all my questions and concerns. The emails from the firm were very formal, else and they were very reachable by telephone. I didn’t pay as my neighbour was carrying out the works so I can’t comment there. I would consider using this firm for further works personally

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear how well the surveyor supported you throughout your neighbour’s loft‑conversion process.