Expert Witness Roles in 2026 Mortgage Affordability Disputes: Navigating Lower Rates and Lending Flexibility
Mortgage rates in the UK fell to approximately 3.5% in early 2026, the lowest sustained level since before the post-pandemic rate surge, and the legal consequences are already arriving in courtrooms and tribunals. When borrowers, lenders, and regulators disagree about whether a loan was affordable, fairly priced, or correctly underwritten, the dispute almost always turns […]
Valuation Challenges in Northern England’s 2026 Housing Recovery: Surveyor Strategies for Price Uplifts
nn The housing market landscape across England is experiencing a dramatic shift in 2026, with Northern regions outpacing their Southern counterparts at rates not seen in over a decade. For chartered surveyors and valuation professionals, this regional divergence presents unprecedented challenges—and opportunities. Understanding the Valuation Challenges in Northern England's 2026 Housing Recovery: Surveyor Strategies for […]
