AI in Surveying Practice: RICS Professional Standards and Responsible Implementation in 2026
As of March 9, 2026, every RICS-regulated surveyor and firm worldwide operates under mandatory compliance with the first comprehensive global standard governing artificial intelligence use in professional practice. This regulatory watershed moment transforms how surveyors integrate AI tools—from property defect identification systems to automated valuation models—while maintaining the professional judgment and ethical accountability that define […]
Party Wall Surveying for Basement Conversions in 2026: Managing Disputes in High-Demand Southern Suburbs
As property prices stabilise across London's sought-after southern suburbs in 2026, homeowners are increasingly looking downward rather than outward to expand their living space. Basement conversions have emerged as the premium solution for adding value without relocating, but these ambitious projects bring unique challenges—particularly when it comes to Party Wall Surveying for Basement Conversions in […]
