Expert Witness Surveyors in Construction Defect Claims: How to Build a Credible Case Around Poor Workmanship
Nearly one in three new-build homes in the UK is handed over with significant defects — yet the majority of legal claims around poor workmanship fail not because the defects don't exist, but because the evidence supporting them is weak. That gap between a genuine grievance and a winning case is precisely where expert witness […]
Expert Witness Surveyors in a Cooling UK Housing Market: How Falling Prices Change Valuation Evidence
The RICS UK Residential Market Survey for April 2026 recorded a net balance of -40% for London house prices — meaning far more surveyors reported falling values than rising ones [1]. That single statistic is not just a headline for property investors. For expert witness surveyors, it signals a fundamental shift in how valuation evidence […]
Expert Witness Surveyors in Neighbour Boundary Disputes: RICS Standards vs. Land Registry Evidence
Boundary disagreements between neighbours have surged by over 30% since 2020, with home extensions and garden developments triggering the majority of legal disputes. When a fence line becomes a courtroom battleground, expert witness surveyors emerge as critical players who must navigate the complex intersection of professional standards, legal requirements, and physical evidence. Understanding how Expert […]
