RICS Home Survey Standards Updates Post-Retrofit Summit: Preparing for 2026 Quality Enhancements
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Valuation Tactics for Scotland’s 2026 Property Outperformance: RICS Methods to Capture Regional Gains
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Expert Witness Roles in Buy-to-Let Valuation Disputes: Navigating Institutional Investor Confidence 2026
The buy-to-let property market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2026, with institutional investors returning to the sector with renewed vigor. However, this bullish sentiment brings with it a critical challenge: valuation disputes that can derail significant investment decisions and erode confidence in what should be straightforward property transactions. Understanding Expert Witness Roles in Buy-to-Let […]
Valuation Challenges from 2026 Budget Taxes on High-Value Properties: Surveyor Adaptation Strategies
The property market landscape in England is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As 2026 unfolds, property surveyors face unprecedented challenges stemming from the government's introduction of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge—a new tax targeting residential properties valued at £2 million or more. This seismic shift in property taxation, set to take effect in April 2028, […]
Party Wall Agreements for Manufacturing Facility Expansions: Surveys in UK’s 2026 Industrial Growth
The UK's manufacturing sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion in 2026, with brownfield sites across industrial estates becoming prime locations for facility growth. As manufacturers race to increase production capacity and modernize operations, one critical legal requirement often catches businesses off guard: party wall agreements. When industrial properties share boundary walls with neighboring facilities, the Party […]
