Expert Witness Valuations in Mortgage Disputes: Leveraging RICS Standards as Property Values Stabilize in 2026
The UK property market has weathered significant turbulence over recent years, but 2026 brings a welcome shift. As property values show tentative signs of stabilization—with the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reporting a net balance of -10% on price growth, a marked improvement from -19%[9]—a new challenge emerges for lenders, borrowers, and property professionals […]
Party Wall Surveys During Construction Booms: Managing Neighbour Relations When Market Activity Accelerates in 2026
The construction industry in 2026 is experiencing a remarkable transformation. As market activity accelerates and building projects multiply across residential and commercial sectors, property owners and construction professionals face an increasingly complex challenge: managing party wall surveys and maintaining positive neighbour relations during periods of intense development activity. With RICS forecasting improved sales activity and […]
