Impartial Site Inspections for Expert Witness Roles: Protocols for Building and Party Wall Disputes
Over 40% of party wall disputes that reach formal proceedings are complicated by poorly documented site evidence — a problem that impartial, protocol-driven inspections are specifically designed to prevent. When a surveyor steps into an expert witness role, the standards governing their conduct shift dramatically. Impartial site inspections for expert witness roles: protocols for building […]
Civil Procedure Rules Compliance in Valuation Expert Witness Reports: 2026 Updates for Surveyors
Courts dismissed or heavily penalised expert witness reports in a significant proportion of property valuation disputes last year — not because the valuations were wrong, but because the reports failed basic procedural compliance tests. For surveyors appointed as expert witnesses, getting the numbers right is only half the battle. The other half is navigating the […]
Expert Witness Valuations in Party Wall Disputes: Building Credible Cases Under Practice Direction 35
When a party wall dispute escalates to litigation, the credibility of your expert witness report can determine the outcome. In 2026, surveyors providing expert witness valuations in party wall disputes face stringent requirements under Practice Direction 35, where impartiality, methodical evidence gathering, and regulatory compliance separate compelling testimony from dismissed opinions. Understanding how to build […]
