Valuation Expert Witness in Right of Light Disputes: RICS Methodologies for Quantifying Development Impacts in 2026 Cities
A single high-rise development in central London can strip a neighbouring property of up to 40% of its natural daylight — and the financial consequences for both developer and affected owner can run into millions of pounds. As urban densification accelerates across UK cities in 2026, the role of the valuation expert witness in right […]
Expert Witness Challenges in Right to Light and Party Wall Overlaps: Surveyor Strategies for 2026 Development Disputes
Over 40% of contested party wall disputes that escalate to the Third Surveyor or court in the UK now involve a simultaneous right to light claim — yet most development teams only discover this overlap after works have already begun. This collision of two distinct but deeply intertwined legal frameworks is creating a surge in […]
