Expert Witness Roles in Affordability Disputes: How Surveyors Can Strengthen Cases Amid 2026 Market Pressures
The London property market in 2026 presents a complex landscape where affordability challenges continue to strain relationships between buyers, sellers, and lenders—even as broader market conditions show signs of recovery. When disputes arise over property valuations, structural conditions, or comparable evidence, expert witness testimony from qualified surveyors becomes the cornerstone of legal resolution. Understanding Expert […]
Building Surveys in a Recovering Market: Capturing Opportunities as UK House Prices Stabilise in 2026
The UK property market has entered 2026 with remarkable momentum, recording the strongest opening for asking prices since 2020. After January witnessed an unprecedented £9,893 (2.8%) surge in average asking prices—the largest January rise in Rightmove's 25-year history—February brought a notable stabilisation, with prices holding virtually flat at £368,019[1][4]. This market recalibration presents a critical […]
Party Wall Surveys and the 2026 Construction Recovery: Preparing for Increased Development Activity
As the construction industry emerges from a period of stagnation, Party Wall Surveys and the 2026 Construction Recovery: Preparing for Increased Development Activity represents a critical intersection of regulatory compliance and market opportunity. Recent RICS data reveals that construction activity remained flat throughout Q4 2025, but industry forecasts predict a modest yet meaningful recovery throughout […]
Valuation Surveys Across Regional Divides: Why Northern Ireland and Scotland Require Different Appraisal Strategies in 2026
The UK property market is experiencing an unprecedented regional divide in 2026. While London and the South East struggle with declining values, Northern Ireland and Scotland are witnessing remarkable growth that demands a fundamental rethinking of how surveyors approach property valuations. Recent RICS data reveals that Valuation Surveys Across Regional Divides: Why Northern Ireland and […]
RICS Quality Standards in Home Surveys: Implementing 2026 Strengthened Assessment Protocols
nn The property surveying profession stands at a pivotal moment in 2026. As homebuyers increasingly demand transparency and accuracy in property assessments, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is responding with comprehensive updates to its home survey standards. The RICS Quality Standards in Home Surveys: Implementing 2026 Strengthened Assessment Protocols represents more than just […]
