Party Wall Implications of Private Rented Sector Database Mandates 2026: Survey Protocols for Landlord Extension Projects
An estimated 4.6 million households in England rent privately — and from late 2026, every landlord managing those properties must register on a new national database or risk losing the legal right to seek possession through the courts. For landlords planning rear extensions, loft conversions, or any structural work that triggers the Party Wall etc. […]
Valuation Adjustments for Week 15 2026 Market Stats: Surveyor Strategies Amid Falling Exchanges and Rising Fall-Through Risks
Year-to-date data through April 2026 confirms what many chartered surveyors already suspected: exchange volumes are down 13% compared to the same period in 2025, and net sales lags are widening week by week. For Week 15 specifically, those numbers are not just statistics — they are a direct instruction to revisit how comparables are selected, […]
Expert Witness Roles in Renters’ Rights Act Disputes: Preparing Valuation Evidence Post-2026 Reforms
Over 11 million households in England rent their homes — yet until the Renters' Rights Act reshaped the landscape, many tenants had little effective recourse when facing unjustified rent hikes, contested damage claims, or uninhabitable conditions. For surveyors and property professionals, this legislative shift has fundamentally changed what tribunals, ombudsmen, and courts expect from valuation […]
