RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd edition April 2026 update
Only one in three homebuyers in England and Wales commission a survey before exchanging contracts — a statistic that becomes even more alarming when you consider that the average cost of unexpected repairs discovered after purchase runs into tens of thousands of pounds. Against this backdrop, the RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd edition April 2026 […]
RICS Standards for Expert Witnesses in Matrimonial Property Disputes: Valuation Protocols and Evidence Preparation
Over 40% of contested divorce cases in England and Wales involve a dispute over the value of the matrimonial home — yet a significant number of those disputes are prolonged not by the facts, but by poorly prepared expert evidence. When property valuations fail to meet RICS Standards for Expert Witnesses in Matrimonial Property Disputes: […]
Party Wall Act Notices for Excavations Near Boundaries: Serving Valid Notices to Avoid Injunctions in 2026
Over 40% of party wall disputes that reach formal adjudication in England and Wales involve excavation work — and the majority stem from notices that were never served, or served incorrectly. For any developer, homeowner, or surveyor managing urban construction projects in 2026, understanding the precise requirements of Party Wall Act Notices for Excavations Near […]
Preventing Domestic Building Disputes: Party Wall and Building Survey Strategies for Client-Contractor Harmony
Nearly one in three home renovation projects in the UK triggers some form of neighbour dispute — yet the vast majority of these conflicts are entirely preventable with the right preparation. Preventing domestic building disputes through party wall and building survey strategies for client-contractor harmony is not just a legal obligation; it is a practical […]
