Agreed Surveyor vs. Two Surveyor Model Under RICS Standards: Decision Framework for Party Wall Projects
Building owners who choose the wrong surveyor model under the Party Wall Act 1996 routinely overpay by 40–75% — or expose themselves to unresolved disputes that stall construction for months. The choice between the Agreed Surveyor vs. Two Surveyor Model Under RICS Standards: Decision Framework for Party Wall Projects is one of the most consequential […]
RICS 8th Edition Party Wall Guidance 2026: What’s Changed and How Surveyors Must Adapt
Awards challenged in court. Appointments questioned. Jurisdiction disputes causing costly delays. These are not hypothetical risks — they are the real-world consequences that have pushed RICS to launch a comprehensive consultation on the draft 8th edition of its Party Wall Legislation and Procedure guidance in April 2026. [1] For surveyors working under the Party Wall […]
