Underpinning Works and Party Wall Agreements: 2026 Surveyor Protocols for Foundation Stability Disputes

Nearly one in three underpinning projects in the UK triggers a formal dispute between neighbouring property owners — yet fewer than half of building owners serve the correct statutory notice before work begins. In 2026, that gap between legal obligation and practice is closing fast, as updated surveyor protocols tighten the rules around Underpinning Works […]
Expert Witness Roles in Structural Collapse Disputes Under Awaab’s Law 2026: Evidence Standards for Party Wall Awards

Structural collapse claims linked to excavation work have surged by 340% since 2020, with party wall disputes now representing the fastest-growing category of property litigation in England and Wales. As Awaab's Law 2026 extends its reach into the private rental sector (PRS) with mandatory remediation timelines, expert witnesses face unprecedented scrutiny in presenting evidence that […]












