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Finlay Hawkins

After completing his degree in architecture, Finlay was eager to broaden his knowledge of the building and property industry. He chose to pursue a career in surveying, as it offers the ideal balance for learning more about the sector and applying his architectural expertise in a practical way.

Outside of surveying Finlay has a keen interest in football, golf, music, and the outdoors.

Email: finlay.hawkins@peterbarry.co.uk

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SEE LATEST BLOG POSTS BELOW

How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go To Protect Adjoining Owners (Part 2)?

This is a follow up to a post I uploaded last week analysing the main concerns expressed by adjoining owners who have recently received a party wall notice and how far party wall surveyors can go in alleviating those concerns. It is well established that the role of a surveyor appointed under the Act is a quasi-judicial one ... Read More >>

How Far Can Party Wall Surveyors Go to Protect Adjoining Owners?

Section 7(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is clear, adjoining owners and occupiers should not suffer unnecessary inconvenience as a result of works falling within its scope. The skill of a party wall surveyor is in defining that “unnecessary” qualifier in the clause. Building owners must be free to exercise the rights ... Read More >>

Boundaries and the Party Wall Act

While party wall surveyors do not have the jurisdiction to determine boundaries, we are sometimes required to authorise works which interact with a boundary. We therefore need to have a good understanding of how boundaries are determined and an awareness of when disputes do and do not prevent us from completing the task that we ... Read More >>

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