Party Wall Surveys for 5G and Fibre in Multi-Occupancy: Beyond EV Chargers to 2026 Connectivity Booms
Multi-dwelling unit (MDU) construction surged nearly 10 percent from 489,000 units in 2024 to an estimated 536,000 in 2025, with 38 percent of all new dwelling units now located in large apartment buildings[1]. This construction boom coincides with an unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure—5G networks, fiber-optic broadband, and advanced connectivity systems—that rivals the recent push […]
Government Property Condition Assessment Reforms 2026: How Surveyors Must Adapt to Upfront Survey Requirements
The property market stands on the brink of its most significant transformation in decades. As 2026 unfolds, the UK government's proposed reforms to mandate upfront property condition assessments threaten to completely reshape how, when, and why building surveyors conduct their work. For an industry accustomed to operating after offers are accepted, this shift to pre-marketing […]
