How the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 is reshaping building surveys and rental valuations in England
From 1 May 2026, England's private rented sector entered a new legal era. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 abolished Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, extended the Decent Homes Standard to private landlords, and introduced strict timelines for responding to damp and mould complaints. For landlords, tenants, and the surveyors who assess their properties, these changes are […]
Valuations in a stagnant UK housing market: interpreting the latest RICS market survey data
Three consecutive months of falling house prices, a 10% drop in mortgage approvals, and 60% of surveyors reporting weaker buyer demand — the May 2026 RICS UK Residential Market Survey paints a picture that property professionals cannot afford to ignore. For anyone commissioning or conducting a valuation right now, understanding the dynamics behind these numbers […]
RICS’ new AI rules: what the Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice means for homebuyers and landlords in 2026
On 9 March 2026, a regulatory shift quietly took effect that every homebuyer, landlord, and property professional in the UK should know about. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) made its first-ever Professional Standard on artificial intelligence legally binding for all its members and regulated firms worldwide. RICS' new AI rules — what the […]
