Expert Witness Reports for Defective Remedial Works: When Repairs Make a Property Worse
Nearly one in three construction defect disputes reaching UK courts in recent years involves not the original building fault — but the failed attempt to fix it. Botched remedial works are quietly one of the most damaging and legally complex problems in property litigation, yet they remain poorly understood by homeowners and landlords until significant […]
Expert Witness Reports for Defective Guttering Disputes: Building Pathology Insights and CPR Compliance
Defective guttering is responsible for more neighbour disputes than most people realise — and when those disputes reach mediation or court, the quality of an expert witness report can determine the entire outcome. Expert Witness Reports for Defective Guttering Disputes: Building Pathology Insights and CPR Compliance sits at the intersection of technical building science, legal […]
Level 3 Surveys for Build-to-Rent Schemes: Identifying Risks in 2026 Institutional Landlord Expansions
The build-to-rent sector is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2026 as institutional investors rush to fill the gap left by private landlords. With an estimated 600,000 rental properties lost over the past eight years due to private landlord exits [3], institutional players are expanding their portfolios at record pace. However, this rapid expansion brings significant risks […]
Building Survey Protocols for New Build Snagging in Modest 2026 Price Growth: RICS Checklists Beyond Warranties
The UK property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge for new build buyers: modest price growth forecasts of 2-5% combined with alarmingly high defect rates. With 93.7% of new build buyers reporting defects after moving in[2], the need for comprehensive building survey protocols has never been more critical. As the market recovers cautiously, buyers […]
Expert Witness Valuations for New Build Defects: RICS Standards in 2026’s 2-5% Price Growth Era
As the UK property market experiences steady growth in 2026, with new build sales climbing alongside modest price increases of 2-5%, a hidden challenge is emerging for homeowners, developers, and legal professionals alike. Latent defects in new construction are becoming increasingly contentious, requiring expert witnesses to navigate complex valuation disputes using the latest RICS standards. […]
