Preparing Valuations for First-Time Buyer Surge in 2026: Affordability and Reform Impacts
The UK property market stands at a pivotal moment. As 2026 unfolds, improved mortgage affordability is drawing unprecedented numbers of first-time buyers back into the market after years of being sidelined by high interest rates and escalating prices. This surge presents both tremendous opportunity and significant challenges for property valuers, surveyors, and lenders who must […]
Preparing Building Surveys for High-Value Council Tax Surcharge Valuations Starting 2026
The landscape of property taxation in England is undergoing a significant transformation. As 2026 unfolds, surveyors and property professionals face a critical challenge: accurately assessing high-value properties for the new High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS). With the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) conducting targeted valuations throughout the year, preparing building surveys for high-value council tax surcharge […]
