Building Surveyors as Expert Witnesses in Valuation Disputes: CPR Part 35 Compliance and 2026 Courtroom Tactics

Over 70% of construction and property valuation disputes that reach the English courts involve at least one expert witness — yet a significant proportion of expert reports are challenged or discounted due to avoidable compliance failures. For building surveyors stepping into the expert witness role in 2026, the stakes have never been higher. Understanding Building […]
RICS Standards for Expert Witnesses in Matrimonial Property Disputes: Valuation Protocols and Evidence Preparation

Over 40% of contested divorce cases in England and Wales involve a dispute over the value of the matrimonial home — yet a significant number of those disputes are prolonged not by the facts, but by poorly prepared expert evidence. When property valuations fail to meet RICS Standards for Expert Witnesses in Matrimonial Property Disputes: […]
Expert Witness Roles in Regional Valuation Divergences: North vs South UK in 2026

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