Expert Witness Valuations for New Build Defects: RICS Standards in 2026’s 2-5% Price Growth Era
As the UK property market experiences steady growth in 2026, with new build sales climbing alongside modest price increases of 2-5%, a hidden challenge is emerging for homeowners, developers, and legal professionals alike. Latent defects in new construction are becoming increasingly contentious, requiring expert witnesses to navigate complex valuation disputes using the latest RICS standards. […]
Expert Witness Valuations for Mortgage Lender Disputes: Building Survey Evidence in 2026’s Rising Transaction Volume
As property markets rebound in 2026, mortgage lenders and borrowers increasingly find themselves at odds over property valuations. With transaction volumes climbing steadily after years of uncertainty, the role of expert witness valuations for mortgage lender disputes has never been more critical. Building survey evidence forms the backbone of these disputes, providing the technical foundation […]
Expert Witness Valuations in 2026 Housing Recovery Disputes: RICS Guidelines for Price Divergence Challenges
The UK housing market in 2026 presents a unique challenge for property professionals: unprecedented regional price divergence. While Northern markets surge with double-digit growth, Southern regions remain stagnant, creating a perfect storm of valuation disputes. When buyers, sellers, and lenders disagree on property values during this uneven recovery, Expert Witness Valuations in 2026 Housing Recovery […]
