Schedules of Condition for Party Wall Works: Advanced RICS Templates and Damage Assessment Strategies
Over 60% of party wall disputes that escalate to formal legal proceedings could have been avoided with a properly prepared schedule of condition — yet many building owners still treat this document as an afterthought. When notifiable works begin without one, the consequences can be costly, contentious, and legally complex. Schedules of Condition for Party […]
Single Joint Expert Valuations in Matrimonial Property Disputes: RICS Best Practices for 2026
Over 40% of contested divorce proceedings in England and Wales involve a dispute over the value of the matrimonial home — making accurate, impartial property valuation one of the most consequential professional services in family law. When two parties cannot agree on what a shared asset is worth, the court increasingly turns to a single […]
Building Safety Regulator 2026 Reforms: Implications for Surveyors in Lower-Risk Residential Assessments
On 27 January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) ceased to operate as a division of the Health and Safety Executive and became a fully independent statutory body — a change that carries consequences far beyond high-rise towers. [1][5] For surveyors working across the mid-rise and lower-risk residential sector, the Building Safety Regulator 2026 Reforms: […]
