LATEST BLOG POSTS: Valuation

Welcome to Peter Barry’s blog posts. You’ll find a range of topics focussing on issues that are important to our clients where we try to answer the questions that we regularly get asked.

Basement Extension Quotations

Monday, 2nd December 2024 | by: Matthew Price

When we receive an enquiry from a property owner who wishes to undertake work, our knowledgeable team will review the project drawings and with the help of Land Registry confirm how the works are notifiable and to whom. Where the work is straightforward, such as a loft conversion or single story rear extension, and where there are a limited number of neighbours (adjoining owners) this is ...

When we receive an enquiry from a property owner who wishes to undertake work, our knowledgeable team will review the ...

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Help to Buy and RICS Surveyor’s Valuations

Friday, 26th July 2024 | by: Matthew Price

Introduction The Help to Buy scheme was introduced by the Conservative Government in April 2013 as a way of assisting first ...

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Jointly Owned Property and Inheritance Tax

Wednesday, 21st June 2023 | by: Steve Hobbs

When several individuals co-own a property, there are two possible ways in which the property can be legally held: as 'joint ...

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What are my options for my loft extension?

Friday, 18th June 2021 | by: Matthew Price

Of all the types of property extension the conversion of a loft space is one of the more affordable in comparison to side ...

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7 Common Queries About Probate

Monday, 18th January 2021 | by: Matthew Price

1. What is Probate? The definition of Probate is 'proving' which entails proving that the deceased's will in possession of ...

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Our Response to Leasehold Reform

Monday, 11th January 2021 | by: Peter Barry

Following on from the Law Commissions Consultation and recommendations the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced ...

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Lease Extension & Enfranchisement – Inspection vs Desktop Options

Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 | by: Matthew Price

It has been 100 days since Boris Johnson announced in a televised address, that the UK was to go into lockdown. At the time, Peter Barry Surveyors were quick to act and implement working practices that protected our clients and our staff with the wider scope for desktop studies for lease extensions and freehold acquisitions being a perfect example. With the reopening of non-essential ...

It has been 100 days since Boris Johnson announced in a televised address, that the UK was to go into lockdown. At the time, ...

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Covid-19 – Housing Market Outlook

Thursday, 16th April 2020 | by: Steve Hobbs

This is perhaps the most uncertain and unpredictable time since the Second World War. The scale of the impact of Covid-19 on ...

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Can Valuations be Done Without an Inspection?

Thursday, 9th April 2020 | by: Peter Barry

At Peter Barry, we undertake valuations for a range of purposes. Taxation, accounting and the more unfortunate probate or ...

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Buying your Freehold – A Simple Example

Tuesday, 4th February 2020 | by: Matthew Price

We have previously covered worked examples of how a typical lease extension works but never freehold purchases ...

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Bawor, Trina and Team have been amazing from start to finish with the Party Wall matter for my house. Bawor answered all my questions and kept me fully informed throughout the process. I had no worries and felt confident that everything was being handled properly and professionally. I never had to wait, as the team was incredibly responsive, whether by phone or email. Thank you to the team for all your hard work.
I am using Peter Barry to assist with my lease extension application. Although still very early on in the process, I am very happy with the service I have received to date
Every member of staff in this company dealt with our query in a professional,efficient,polite manner.Matthew Price ,the surveyor,
clarified all the issues around Party Wall Awards and we feel reassured that we have all the information required when the work begins.Highly recommend this company.
We had a level 3 survey with Justin from Peter Cox administered by Jaynell. The survey was very clear and comprehensive and the correspondence with Jaynell was always a positive experience. The survey was completed without delay contains detailed descriptions and photographs of the subjects in question..would highly recommend.
In February 2025, my roof and loft space were surveyed by Mr Shaun Blake , the correct title for my query was to have a report on a “specific defect report in respect of the nature and condition of the roof coverings, roof light and associated roof structure “.
He was completely professional and put me at ease with his manner and if I needed to ask him any questions he was very clear and extremely helpful. Any house query can be very stressful at times, but this experience was good. The report was very detailed with photographs attached that he had taken on the inspection. I would recommend the Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors … ( the South Woodford branch ) they have put my mind at ease with a very stressful situation, but more importantly, I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Shaun Blake .
Melanie Marshall
I asked for a RICS Level 3 report on a property I am buying. Shaun produced a detailed report and costing, as well as providing guidance on areas for focus. He also offered to follow-up on any related questions around the property. Highly recommended !
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