Surveyor Strategies for Landlord Instructions Shortage: Valuations in Tight Lettings Markets per RICS February 2026
The rental property market has hit a critical inflection point: landlord instructions plummeted to a -27% net balance in February 2026, while tenant demand held steady at +2%, creating the most severe supply-demand mismatch recorded in recent RICS survey history. For valuation surveyors, this unprecedented shortage demands immediate strategic adaptation in portfolio assessments, methodology adjustments, […]
