Expert Witness Roles in Rightmove’s 57% Buyer Demand Surge: Handling 2026 Valuation Challenges
The UK property market experienced an unprecedented surge in early 2026, with buyer demand skyrocketing by 57% in the two weeks following Christmas compared to the fortnight before the holiday season[1][2]. This dramatic shift, coupled with a record-breaking 2.8% monthly price increase in January 2026, has created a perfect storm of valuation disputes requiring expert […]
Building Surveys for EPC Upgrades in Scotland’s 2026 Recovery: Post-Quality Standards Strategies
Scotland's property market is experiencing unprecedented momentum in 2026, driven by sweeping Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms that fundamentally reshape how buildings are assessed, valued, and improved. As the nation transitions to a new rating methodology launching October 31, 2026, building surveyors face the critical challenge of integrating EPC compliance protocols into their assessment frameworks […]
