Valuation Methodology Shifts: Adjusting Assessments When Buyer Enquiries Weaken but Long-Term Sentiment Strengthens (RICS February 2026 Data)
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Valuation Strategy for Spring 2026’s Market Paradox: Why Positive Long-Term Sentiment Masks Subdued Short-Term Activity
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) February 2026 data reveals a striking contradiction: buyer enquiries have plummeted -26% while 12-month price expectations have surged +33%. This disconnect represents the most significant divergence between short-term market activity and long-term sentiment in recent surveying history. For property valuers, this paradox demands a fundamental recalibration of how […]
