Current Trends in Building Surveying Technology: From Laser Scanning and Drones to AR Walkthroughs for UK Clients
By 2026, the gap between a traditional clipboard survey and a technology-enhanced building inspection has become impossible to ignore — and UK clients are starting to notice. A growing body of evidence from UK surveying practices shows that buyers who receive 3D models, drone imagery, and augmented reality walkthroughs alongside their reports make faster, more […]
PropTech and Valuation in the UK: Where AVMs, Big Data and Digital Platforms Help – and Where a Chartered Valuer Still Has to Step In
By 2026, over 70% of UK mortgage lenders use some form of automated valuation model (AVM) to screen residential properties before instructing a physical inspection — yet RICS still mandates a qualified professional for the vast majority of regulated valuation purposes. That gap between algorithmic speed and professional judgement is precisely where the most important […]
How UK Surveyors Should Adapt Residential Valuations to Early 2026 Market Recovery Signals
UK house prices rose for the eighth consecutive month in early 2026, yet transaction volumes remain roughly 12% below the five-year pre-pandemic average — a gap that tells a far more nuanced story than any single headline figure. For residential valuers, that tension between price momentum and subdued activity is precisely where professional judgement becomes […]
