Neighbour Disputes Over Boundaries and Extensions: When to Bring in a Party Wall Surveyor vs. a Boundary Expert
Boundary disagreements between neighbours have surged by more than 30% since 2020, driven largely by the wave of home extensions and garden developments that followed the shift to remote working [2]. At the same time, 2026 has seen a 40% rise in party wall disputes compared to the previous year, with the average additional surveyor […]
Joint Instruction or Single‑Party Appointment? How Expert Witness Surveyors Should Navigate Conflicts, Privilege and Duties
A 2023 study of UK property litigation found that disputes involving a Single Joint Expert resolved, on average, 40% faster than those with opposing party-appointed experts — yet fewer than one in three property cases actually uses this model from the outset. That gap between what courts prefer and what practitioners instinctively choose sits at […]
Expert Witness Checklists for Rights of Light Valuation Disputes: Post-2026 Daylight Rights Reforms
Rights of light claims now account for a growing share of property litigation in England and Wales, with some high-value urban development disputes reaching quantum figures in the millions. The stakes are high, the methodology is contested, and the margin for procedural error is narrow. Against this backdrop, the Expert Witness Checklists for Rights of […]
Expert Witness Reports for Defective Remedial Works: When Repairs Make a Property Worse
Nearly one in three construction defect disputes reaching UK courts in recent years involves not the original building fault — but the failed attempt to fix it. Botched remedial works are quietly one of the most damaging and legally complex problems in property litigation, yet they remain poorly understood by homeowners and landlords until significant […]
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 […]
