Party Wall Surveys for Renters’ Rights Compliance: Managing Extensions Amid 2026 PRS Database Mandates
Over 4.6 million households in England rent privately — and a growing number of those tenants now live next door to landlords planning rear extensions. When a building project crosses a shared wall, the legal obligations don't pause for tenancy arrangements. In 2026, those obligations have become significantly more complex. Party Wall Surveys for Renters' […]
Valuation Adjustments for Private Rented Sector Properties: Impact of Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Section 21 Abolition on BTL Yields
As of May 1, 2026, any Section 21 notice served by a landlord in England is legally invalid — and local authorities can now impose civil penalties of up to £7,000 per breach [2]. This single legislative change, enacted through the Renters' Rights Act 2026, has fundamentally altered the risk profile of every buy-to-let (BTL) […]
