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Building Survey Protocols for Agreed Sales Recovery: Accelerated Transaction Checklists for Q2 2026

Building Survey Protocols for Agreed Sales Recovery: Accelerated Transaction Checklists for Q2 2026

The UK property market is experiencing a remarkable turnaround. After months of sluggish activity, agreed sales reached their least negative reading since June 2025, recording just -9% in January 2026. This recovery signals a critical shift for property professionals: as transaction velocity increases, chartered surveyors must implement Building Survey Protocols for Agreed Sales Recovery: Accelerated […]

Building Survey Protocols for 2026 New Buyer Enquiries Surge: RICS Guidance on Accelerated Transaction Risk Assessments

Building Survey Protocols for 2026 New Buyer Enquiries Surge: RICS Guidance on Accelerated Transaction Risk Assessments

The UK residential property market is showing tentative signs of recovery in early 2026, with buyer enquiries demonstrating steady improvement despite ongoing economic headwinds. As the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports a net balance improvement from -29% in November 2025 to -15% in January 2026[3], property professionals face a critical challenge: how to […]