Whole Life Carbon Assessments in Valuation Reports: Applying RICS 2nd Edition Guidance for 2026 Disputes
Property disputes in 2026 increasingly hinge on carbon performance rather than traditional metrics alone. With the RICS Professional Standard on Whole Life Carbon Assessment (2nd Edition) now mandatory since July 2024, chartered surveyors face a transformed landscape where carbon data directly impacts property valuations and expert witness testimony. Understanding how to properly integrate Whole Life […]
RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd Edition Implementation: Building Surveyor Training and Client Communication for 2026
The property surveying landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a decade. As 2026 unfolds, building surveyors across the UK face the challenge of preparing for the RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd Edition Implementation: Building Surveyor Training and Client Communication for 2026—a comprehensive update that promises to reshape how residential surveys are conducted, […]
