Valuation Resilience and Future-Proofing: How Building Surveyors Assess Energy Standards and Long-Term Property Viability in 2026
As of April 2026, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become mandatory valuation metrics for all real estate assessments under RICS standards [1]. This regulatory shift represents more than a procedural update—it fundamentally transforms how building surveyors evaluate properties, moving beyond traditional structural assessments to comprehensive long-term viability analysis. With lenders now demanding detailed […]
