Drones in Boundary Dispute Surveys: RICS Evidence Standards for Expert Witness Site Documentation 2026
Boundary disputes cost UK property owners an average of £12,000–£35,000 in legal fees when they reach court — yet the single biggest reason cases fail is inadequate site evidence. In 2026, that problem has a measurable solution. Drones in Boundary Dispute Surveys: RICS Evidence Standards for Expert Witness Site Documentation 2026 represent a convergence of […]
Boundary Dispute Resolutions 2026: Expert Witness Strategies Using RICS Site Surveys and CPR Part 35 for Neighbour Agreements
Over 175,000 boundary disputes are estimated to arise across England and Wales each year — and since the pandemic, RICS has reported a significant surge in neighbour conflicts over land, fences, and encroachments [3]. Many of these disputes drag through courts for years, costing tens of thousands of pounds in legal fees, when a structured […]
Party Wall Agreement Without a Surveyor: What You Need to Know
In the UK, a party wall agreement is a critical document detailing the terms for construction near or on a shared wall. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 mandates that property owners must serve a Party Wall Notice to neighbours before starting work. The notice duration varies, with Section 1 requiring at least one month’s […]
