How the new Renters’ Rights Act and abolition of Section 21 are reshaping residential valuations and landlord building surveys
As of 1 May 2026, every assured shorthold tenancy in England automatically converted to a periodic assured tenancy, and landlords lost the right to issue a Section 21 "no-fault" eviction notice forever [1][2]. That single legislative shift — the centrepiece of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 — has forced lenders, investors, and professional surveyors to […]
Awaab’s Law, damp and mould: what surveyors must now report in building surveys and as expert witnesses
Awaab's Law has rapidly become one of the most significant shifts in housing legislation in a generation, placing surveyors at the centre of compliance, litigation, and tenant safety. Since its implementation on 27 October 2025, the law has driven a sharp increase in demand for structured defect reporting on damp and mould, and for credible […]
RICS’ new Responsible Use of AI in Surveying standard and what it means for building surveys and valuation reports
As of 9 March 2026, every RICS member and regulated firm worldwide is legally obligated to comply with a brand-new professional standard — one that fundamentally changes how artificial intelligence can be used in property surveying. RICS' new Responsible Use of AI in Surveying standard and what it means for building surveys and valuation reports […]
UK House Prices June 2026: Mortgage Rates, Wimbledon SW London Outlook
Last updated: June 26, 2026 Quick Answer: UK house prices fell 0.6% month-on-month in June 2026, the largest June drop in 14 years, bringing the average to around £271,900 on a Nationwide basis (year-on-year still up 1.5%). The Bank of England held its base rate at 3.75% on 18 June, while fixed mortgage rates have […]
