RICS Sustainability Report 2025 Implications for Party Wall and Valuation Surveyors in 2026 Projects
The built environment sector faces a stark reality: 46% of construction professionals do not measure carbon emissions across their projects—a figure that has actually increased from 34% in 2024.[1] This alarming deterioration in measurement practices arrives precisely as the RICS Sustainability Report 2025 establishes new expectations for how surveyors must integrate environmental, social, and governance […]
RICS Sustainability Report 2025 Applications in Expert Witness Valuations: Building Cases for 2026 Green Disputes
Green building disputes are costing property stakeholders millions in 2026, yet expert witnesses now possess unprecedented ammunition: the RICS Sustainability Report 2025, which surveyed over 3,500 global professionals across 36 countries and revealed that 86% of investors consider green certification critical—while simultaneously exposing a stark disconnect between sustainability rhetoric and actual market capitalization.[2][4] This comprehensive […]
Homebuyer vs Level 3 Building Survey: How to Choose the Right Report in a Recovering UK Market
The UK property market is experiencing a notable shift in 2026. Transaction volumes are climbing, yet buyers are approaching purchases with heightened caution—and for good reason. With mortgage rates stabilising and property values adjusting after years of volatility, choosing the right property survey has never been more critical. Understanding the Homebuyer vs Level 3 Building […]
