Liam Piercy

Liam joined Fourth Wall in February 2024 as Director, Chartered Building Surveyor to drive the company’s growth across commercial and heritage consultancy. Liam gained a First Class Honours degree in Building Surveying from Sheffield Hallam University before going on to work within some of the UK’s leading organisations and institutions including Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Eton College, and Hollis Global. His specialism lies in Heritage assets, with a passion for the sensitive restoration and preservation of historic buildings to prolong their life for future generations to enjoy. Liam brings his world-leading heritage experience to ensure Fourth Wall’s clients gain the best advice for caring for and developing their heritage buildings. Liam also brings expertise in landlord and tenant matters from across the commercial property sector, driven by a desire to support and assist those who really need it, be that providing advice to first time commercial tenants, or working with informed, experienced landlords, through expert dilapidations advice and negotiation.

What to Do if You Discover Unauthorised Works on a Listed Building | Fourth Wall

May 23, 2025 by Liam Piercy

Owning a listed building is a privilege and a responsibility. These properties are protected for their historic and architectural significance, and any alterations, however minor they may seem, are subject to strict controls. But what happens if you uncover unauthorised works on a listed home—whether you’re in the process of buying, or already own it? … Read more

Dilapidations Guide for Tenants | Fourth Wall Surveyors

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 by Liam Piercy

Industrial unit dilapidations survey in Manchester

When leasing a property, it’s essential to understand a term that often catches tenants and landlords off-guard—dilapidations. Put simply, dilapidations refer to any repairs or maintenance required to return a property to the condition as set out in a lease agreement. If you’re a tenant or prospective tenant, understanding your dilapidation liabilities can save you … Read more

Explore Manchester’s Most Desirable Areas | A surveyors Perspective

May 22, 2025 by Liam Piercy

Drone survey photograph of greater manchester skyline

Manchester is a city of diverse neighbourhoods, each offering its own unique charm and character. From the vibrant streets of Prestwich to the leafy suburban streets of Alderley Edge, the city’s property market has seen a surge in demand in its most desirable areas. Whether you are eyeing a period property in The Heatons or … Read more

10 Questions To Ask When Buying a Listed Property

September 17, 2024April 5, 2024 by Liam Piercy

It is estimated that there are currently over 500,000 listed buildings in the UK, so you’ll likely come across one when on your property buying journey. If you’re viewing a listed building, whether to live in, or for your business to occupy, you must gather the right bits of information in order to make an … Read more

How Should You Approach Listed Building Development?

September 17, 2024January 13, 2023 by Liam Piercy

Do you own a heritage or listed building? Are you considering developing a listed building but you’re unsure what hoops to jump through?