Valuation Strategy for Spring 2026’s Market Paradox: Why Positive Long-Term Sentiment Masks Subdued Short-Term Activity
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) February 2026 data reveals a striking contradiction: buyer enquiries have plummeted -26% while 12-month price expectations have surged +33%. This disconnect represents the most significant divergence between short-term market activity and long-term sentiment in recent surveying history. For property valuers, this paradox demands a fundamental recalibration of how […]
Valuation Accuracy When Market Sentiment Outpaces Activity: Surveyor Strategies for 2026’s Paradox of Rising Confidence and Subdued Transactions
The property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge that's testing even the most experienced surveyors: buyer confidence is soaring while actual transactions remain stubbornly flat. Recent RICS data reveals a striking disconnect—12-month outlook sentiment stands at a robust +35%, yet near-term sales expectations hover at a cautious +4%[1]. This paradox of rising confidence and […]
