Valuing Properties Affected by Cladding, Fire Safety Remediation and EWS1: A Practical Guide for Residential Surveyors
More than seven years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, an estimated 1.5 million leaseholders in England alone still live in buildings with unresolved fire safety defects — and the challenge of accurately valuing those properties remains one of the most complex tasks a residential surveyor faces in 2026. Valuing Properties Affected by Cladding, Fire Safety […]
Expert Witness Evidence in Section 8 Eviction Disputes Under Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Valuation Standards for New Grounds
From May 2026, the abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 fundamentally changes how landlords recover possession of their properties. With the no-fault route closed, every contested eviction must now travel through Section 8 grounds — and the quality of expert witness evidence has never mattered more. This shift means […]
Valuation Techniques for UK Net Zero Retrofit Projects: RICS Standards Amid 2026 EPC Mandates
Properties with EPC A ratings command a 2.9% price premium per square meter, while B and C-rated properties actually trade at discounts of –2.3% and –1.2% respectively—a counterintuitive market signal that challenges conventional assumptions about energy efficiency investments.[2] As the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard formally launches verification services in Q2 2026 and the […]
Evergreen RICS Valuation Standards for Modest 2-2.5% House Price Growth in 2026
The UK property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge for valuers: maintaining accuracy in an environment of subdued growth. With major forecasters like Rightmove and Hamptons predicting modest house price increases between 2-2.5%, understanding how to apply Evergreen RICS Valuation Standards for Modest 2-2.5% House Price Growth in 2026 has never been more critical […]
Expert Witness Valuations in Recovering 2026 Markets: Building Robust Cases with Regional Data and Stabilising Prices
When property markets shift from uncertainty to recovery, the stakes for accurate valuations rise dramatically. In 2026, as markets across the UK demonstrate clear signs of stabilisation after years of volatility, expert witnesses face unprecedented opportunities—and challenges. The difference between a compelling, court-ready valuation and one that crumbles under cross-examination often lies in how effectively […]
