Valuing UK Properties with Significant Non‑Standard Construction: PRC, Timber Frames, BISF and More in 2026
Roughly 1.5 million homes across the UK are classified as non-standard construction — a figure that surprises many buyers, sellers, and even some lenders who assume the majority of the housing stock is built from brick and mortar [1]. For surveyors, understanding how to identify these properties, assess their condition, and communicate their value accurately […]
Down‑Valuations and ‘Over‑Optimistic’ Asking Prices: How UK Valuation Surveyors Can Communicate Market Reality to Buyers and Lenders
One in five UK property transactions is now affected by a valuation that falls short of the agreed purchase price — a figure that has risen sharply as asking prices outpace what comparable evidence can support [6]. For buyers, the result can be a collapsed mortgage offer, a renegotiated deal, or a forced withdrawal. For […]
Valuation Adjustments for 2026 Planning Gain Value (PGV) Reforms: Surveyor Strategies Post-Levelling Up Act Updates
Fewer than 30% of UK development viability assessments submitted in recent years have been accepted by local planning authorities without challenge — a figure that signals deep structural tension between developer expectations and public benefit obligations. With the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 now reshaping how planning gain is captured and distributed, Valuation Adjustments for […]
