Market Volatility and Valuation Accuracy: Using RICS Real-Time Surveyor Insights Over Automated Models in Q2 2026
New buyer enquiries across the UK collapsed to a net balance of -39% in March 2026 — a dramatic deterioration from -26% just one month earlier — signalling one of the sharpest demand contractions seen outside a full recession [1]. For anyone relying on an automated valuation model (AVM) to price property in this environment, […]
Valuation Accuracy in Stabilizing Markets: How Surveyors Adjust Assessments When Price Momentum Remains Subdued but Sentiment Strengthens
The year 2026 presents property valuers with an unusual challenge: market sentiment is improving, lenders are returning to the table, and investors are positioning for growth—yet actual transaction prices remain stubbornly flat. This paradox creates a critical question for surveyors: how do you accurately value property when current data points one direction and forward-looking indicators […]
