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PRS Database Compliance in Valuation Surveys: 2026 Adjustments for Section 8 Notices and Landlord Registration Risks

PRS Database Compliance in Valuation Surveys: 2026 Adjustments for Section 8 Notices and Landlord Registration Risks

Nearly 40% of rental properties in England face potential valuation adjustments due to incomplete PRS database registration—a compliance gap that could render Section 8 eviction notices invalid and trigger penalties exceeding £30,000. As the Private Rented Sector Database enters its phased rollout in late 2026, surveyors must now incorporate landlord registration status as a critical […]

Expert Witness Valuations for Mortgage Lender Disputes: Building Survey Evidence in 2026’s Rising Transaction Volume

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 […]