Valuation Accuracy When Market Sentiment Outpaces Activity: Surveyor Strategies for 2026’s Paradox of Rising Confidence and Subdued Transactions
The property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge that's testing even the most experienced surveyors: buyer confidence is soaring while actual transactions remain stubbornly flat. Recent RICS data reveals a striking disconnect—12-month outlook sentiment stands at a robust +35%, yet near-term sales expectations hover at a cautious +4%[1]. This paradox of rising confidence and […]
Party Wall Implications of the 2026 Housing Recovery: Managing Neighbour Disputes in High-Activity Extension Projects
The 2026 housing recovery is transforming neighbourhoods across the UK, particularly in London and the South East. As property values stabilise and homeowner confidence returns, extension projects are surging—and with them, a wave of party wall notices that many property owners are unprepared to navigate. Understanding the Party Wall Implications of the 2026 Housing Recovery: […]
