Valuation Accuracy When Market Sentiment Outpaces Activity: Surveyor Strategies for 2026’s Paradox of Rising Confidence and Subdued Transactions
The property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge that's testing even the most experienced surveyors: buyer confidence is soaring while actual transactions remain stubbornly flat. Recent RICS data reveals a striking disconnect—12-month outlook sentiment stands at a robust +35%, yet near-term sales expectations hover at a cautious +4%[1]. This paradox of rising confidence and […]
