RICS May 2026 Housing Signals: Adjusting Party Wall and Valuation Protocols for Subdued Activity

New buyer enquiries in the UK housing market recorded a net balance of -34% in April 2026 — a market so quiet that agreed sales sat at -36%, and the headline house price indicator fell sharply to -34% from -25% the previous month [2]. For surveyors managing party wall instructions and property valuations, these are […]