Valuation Strategies for Regional Price Flatness in Spring 2026: RICS Data for Divergent UK Markets
The UK residential property market recorded a net price balance of -10% in January 2026 — a figure that, on the surface, suggests broad weakness. Dig beneath that headline, however, and a far more complex picture emerges: Scotland and Northern Ireland are posting consistent price growth, while London and the South East continue to drag […]
Valuing BTL Properties Amid Q2 2026 Market Caution: RICS February Survey Insights for Surveyors
Landlord instructions fell by a net balance of -27% in February 2026 — yet tenant demand held steady and rent expectations climbed. That combination creates a deceptively complex valuation environment for buy-to-let (BTL) properties, one where supply constraints flatter rental income projections even as buyer sentiment softens and regulatory headwinds intensify. For surveyors navigating this […]
Party Wall Implications for Stair and Bath Fall Hazard Retrofits: Awaab’s Law 2026 Survey Protocols
Falls on stairs and in bathrooms account for over half of all fatal home accidents in the UK — yet the legal machinery governing how landlords can safely retrofit shared walls to address these hazards remains poorly understood by many property professionals. As Party Wall Implications for Stair and Bath Fall Hazard Retrofits: Awaab's Law […]
