Valuation Adjustments for 2026 Planning Gain Value (PGV) Reforms: Surveyor Strategies Post-Levelling Up Act Updates
Fewer than 30% of UK development viability assessments submitted in recent years have been accepted by local planning authorities without challenge — a figure that signals deep structural tension between developer expectations and public benefit obligations. With the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 now reshaping how planning gain is captured and distributed, Valuation Adjustments for […]
Building Survey Protocols for Radon Gas Risks in UK Properties: 2026 RICS Guidance for High-Risk Regions
Radon gas kills approximately 1,100 non-smokers in the UK every single year — yet the majority of homebuyers have never asked their surveyor a single question about it [1]. As 2026 brings renewed regulatory focus and updated RICS guidance, building survey protocols for radon gas risks in UK properties are no longer a niche concern […]
Expert Witness Valuations in Neighbour Boundary Disputes: RICS Standards and Drone Survey Integration for 2026 Cases
Boundary disputes between neighbours cost UK property owners an estimated £3 billion annually in legal fees, lost property value, and prolonged litigation — yet the majority of these cases hinge on a single document: the expert witness valuation report. In 2026, that report looks very different from what courts saw even three years ago. Expert […]
