They responded quickly to my queries and all matters were dealt with whilst I also got a great education in Party Wall considerations!

The implications of the LTA 1987 do not have to be detrimental when disposing of commercial units in mixed use developments provided that, if Section 5 notices do need to be served on Qualifying Tenants, sufficient time to deal with the notice process, as well as the cost implications of serving on all relevant tenants, are factored in when planning such disposals. Furthermore, the definition of qualifying tenant includes a tenant who has exchanged an agreement for lease, even if the lease has not yet been granted. It was a pleasure to work with Cecily Crampin (also of Falcon Chambers) and Steve Nicholson of Altermans. The newsletter from Greenwoods Construction and Engineering Group - key analysis bringing construction law to life.

This is the first time we worked with Peter Barry Surveyors to survey our plans for a loft room conversion. v Wildsmith 2012) the First Tier Tribunal has determined that ‘hope value in respect of marriage value’ is payable, based on the idea that a purchaser would increase their bid in the hope of, at some point in the future, receiving claims for new leases under the 1993 Act. Where interpretation of the LTA 1987 is necessary, it is likely to be advisable to seek Counsel’s opinion, although it is notoriously difficult to predict how this LTA 1987 will be interpreted by the courts. Efficient, professional, and helpful in getting everything sorted with the least amount of fuss and ensuring we could start the building work on time.

Peter Barry Surveyors came highly recommended to us from a friend who had purchased a house in a similar area to us. and references in this Part to the transferee in connection with a disposal shall be construed accordingly. Landlords and developers need to consider The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA 1987) carefully when disposing of existing residential and mixed-use properties.To fall within the LTA 1987, the premises must consist of the whole or part of a building containing two or more flats held by qualifying tenants.