Valuation Impacts of Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Pet Rules and Ombudsman on PRS Properties: RICS Adjustment Frameworks
The Private Rented Sector now accounts for 19% of all UK households — 4.6 million properties — and every single one of them is subject to the most sweeping tenancy reform in a generation [5]. From May 1, 2026, the Renters' Rights Act fundamentally reshapes how landlords manage tenants, pets, and disputes. For chartered surveyors […]
Building Surveys for Bath, Stair, and Fall Hazards Under Awaab’s Law 2026: Level 3 Protocols for Rental Property Compliance
Falls in the home kill more than 6,000 people in England every year — and the majority of those deaths occur in rented properties where hazards go uninspected and unremedied. From 2026, that reality carries serious legal consequences for landlords. Building Surveys for Bath, Stair, and Fall Hazards Under Awaab's Law 2026: Level 3 Protocols […]
Integrating RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessments into 2026 Party Wall Awards: Survey Protocols for Sustainable Boundary Works
The UK construction sector generates roughly 40% of the nation's total carbon emissions — yet the humble party wall, one of the most legally regulated elements in British residential building, has historically been assessed with almost no reference to its carbon footprint. That gap is closing fast. With RICS publishing its 2nd Edition Whole Life […]
