Valuation Strategies Amid January 2026 RICS Residential Survey: Spotting Early Market Recovery Signals
The UK housing market has officially turned a corner. After months of declining sentiment, the January 2026 RICS Residential Market Survey reveals new buyer enquiries improved to -15% net balance, up from -21% in December and -29% in November—the strongest three-month improvement since mid-2024.[1] For surveyors and valuation professionals, these early recovery signals demand immediate […]
RICS January 2026 Survey Insights: Building Survey Protocols for Surging Buyer Enquiries in North West England
The North West England property market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in early 2026, with buyer enquiries climbing and prices trending upward while other UK regions struggle. According to the RICS January 2026 Survey Insights: Building Survey Protocols for Surging Buyer Enquiries in North West England, the region stands out as a beacon of recovery, […]
Valuation Techniques for Stabilising National House Prices: RICS January 2026 Survey Insights for Surveyors
The UK housing market stands at a critical juncture in early 2026. After months of declining sentiment and price pressures, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) January 2026 survey reveals early signs of stabilisation—but not recovery. With the national house price net balance improving to -10% from October's low of -19%, surveyors face a […]
