Valuation Impacts of Pet Permissions Under Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Surveyor Assessments for PRS Properties
Over 40% of UK households own a pet, yet until 2026, millions of renters faced blanket "no pets" clauses that left them with an impossible choice between a home and a companion animal. The Renters' Rights Act changes that equation permanently — and it is reshaping how chartered surveyors assess, document, and value private rented […]
Party Wall Challenges in Bungalow Extensions: RICS Survey Protocols for Single-Storey Boundary Works in 2026
Nearly one in three party wall disputes in England and Wales involves a single-storey extension — yet bungalow projects consistently generate the most complex schedule of condition requirements of any residential build type. The combination of low-level excavation, shallow foundations, and shared boundary walls at ground level creates a unique set of risks that standard […]
Flood Risk Valuations Post-Spring 2026 Events: Building Survey Integration with Environment Agency Data
Six point three million properties across England already sit in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, sea, or surface water — and that number is projected to climb to 8 million, or one in four properties, by mid-century [2]. After the spring 2026 flood events accelerated pressure on surveyors, valuers, and buyers alike, the […]
