Building Survey Standards Post-RICS Retrofit Summit: Strengthening Quality Assessments for Energy Efficiency and Net Zero Compliance
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Expert Witness Valuations in Mortgage Disputes: Leveraging RICS Standards as Property Values Stabilize in 2026
The UK property market has weathered significant turbulence over recent years, but 2026 brings a welcome shift. As property values show tentative signs of stabilization—with the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reporting a net balance of -10% on price growth, a marked improvement from -19%[9]—a new challenge emerges for lenders, borrowers, and property professionals […]
Retrofit Assessment in Building Surveys: Guiding Buyers Through Energy Efficiency Upgrades as RICS Quality Standards Evolve
The landscape of property surveying has undergone a seismic shift in 2026. At the start of this year, the RICS Quality in Retrofit Summit brought together industry leaders, members, and stakeholders to address one of the most pressing challenges facing property professionals: how to integrate comprehensive retrofit guidance into building surveys while maintaining the highest […]
