AI-Driven Defect Prediction in Building Surveys: RICS March 2026 Responsible Use Standards for Valuation Accuracy
Nearly 40% of residential property transactions in the UK encounter unexpected defect-related costs after completion, according to industry estimates. As machine learning tools become embedded in professional surveying workflows, the question is no longer whether AI belongs in building surveys, but how it must be governed. The answer, as of March 2026, comes directly from […]
Expert Witness Roles in Private Rented Sector Ombudsman Disputes: Building Survey Evidence Under 2026 Reforms
Between November 2025 and February 2026, the Property Ombudsman received 58% more complaints than during the same period the previous year — a surge directly attributed to heightened tenant awareness following the Renters' Rights Act [4]. That single statistic explains why expert witness roles in private rented sector ombudsman disputes, and the building survey evidence […]
Expert Witness Roles in Awaab’s Law PRS Hazard Disputes: Preparing Evidence for New Excess Cold and Fire Risks Post-2026
Fewer than 5% of private rental sector (PRS) properties in England that fail Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments ever reach formal tribunal proceedings — yet since Awaab's Law came into force, that number is rising sharply. Expert Witness Roles in Awaab's Law PRS Hazard Disputes: Preparing Evidence for New Excess Cold and […]
