Building Surveys for Properties with Development Potential: Maximising Valuation Through Party Wall Planning
Properties with complex party wall situations can see their development uplift reduced by 10–20% compared to equivalent detached properties — yet most buyers and developers never commission the right surveys before committing to a purchase price. In 2026, with planning reforms reshaping what's possible on residential sites, the gap between an uninformed offer and a […]
Valuation Surveys for Properties with Development Potential: RICS Appraisals Maximising Uplift in 2026 Planning Reforms
The Building Safety Levy exemption threshold has doubled to 50 homes under 2026's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) changes, fundamentally altering the economics of small and medium-sized development projects across the UK[1]. This single policy shift transforms how RICS-accredited surveyors must approach valuation surveys for properties with development potential, particularly when navigating the complex interplay […]
