Valuation Methodology Shifts: Adjusting Assessments When Buyer Enquiries Weaken but Long-Term Sentiment Strengthens (RICS February 2026 Data)
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Expert Witness Valuations in Renters’ Rights Act Disputes: Building Cases When Periodic Tenancies and Rent Controls Create Valuation Conflicts
The Renters' Rights Act 2026, which came into force on May 1, 2026, has fundamentally altered property valuation methodology across England's private rental sector. With all fixed-term tenancies now converted to periodic arrangements and rent increases capped at annual intervals, expert witnesses face unprecedented challenges when defending property assessments under constrained rental income assumptions. This […]
Valuation Methodology for Regional Price Divergence: Why Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Northern England Require Different Surveyor Approaches in 2026
The UK property market in 2026 tells a tale of two nations. While London and the South East grapple with affordability crises and stagnant growth, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Northern England are experiencing remarkable price appreciation and renewed investor confidence. This stark regional divergence demands that property surveyors fundamentally rethink their valuation methodologies. Understanding the […]
