Valuing PRS Properties Under New Rent Review Rules: RICS Tactics Post-Renters’ Rights Act 2026
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) landscape shifted dramatically on May 1st, 2026, when the Renters' Rights Act fundamentally restructured how landlords conduct rent reviews and how surveyors value rental portfolios. With rent increases now restricted to once annually and tenants wielding enhanced tribunal challenge rights, valuing PRS properties under new rent review rules: RICS tactics […]
Expert Witness Roles in Pet-Friendly Rental Disputes Post-Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Valuation and Condition Evidence
Landlords and tenants are bracing for a seismic shift in rental property disputes. With the Renters' Rights Act 2026 granting tenants an enforceable right to request pets from May 1, 2026, property damage claims are expected to surge by an estimated 40% within the first year. This legislative change transforms how expert witnesses must approach […]
Party Wall Awards for Structural Collapse Risk Mitigation: Awaab’s Law 2026 Protocols in PRS Extensions
Recent government data reveals that structural failures in rental property extensions account for over 40% of serious party wall disputes in urban areas. As Awaab's Law extends to the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in 2026, party wall surveyors face unprecedented responsibilities in documenting pre-works conditions for structural collapse risk mitigation. The intersection of Party Wall […]
