Every so often a report comes out that feels less like guidance and more like a marker of where the profession is heading. The recent RICS publication on Sustainability Practice for Surveyors is one of those. For a long time
Earlier this week, I attended a red-book property valuation for a mixed-use commercial and residential asset, a shop with a flat above in West London. Immediately afterwards, I headed over to value a very similar property in East London. The
When most people buy a property that is less than five years old, they understandably assume that the foundations are rock solid and completely immune to structural movement. After all, modern building regulations are incredibly strict. However, as our team
The UK private rented sector (PRS) is currently navigating its most significant legislative shift in a generation. Between the findings of the recent ‘Is Renting Broken’’ report and the looming implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, many portfolio landlords are
For property owners and developers staying ahead of regulatory changes is the difference between a seamless build and a costly legal bottleneck. We are currently seeing a significant push towards modernisation within the industry, where there is a renewed focus
As we move through the first half of 2026, the UK property market is showing remarkable resilience. With 1.20 million transactions predicted for the year, motivated buyers are clearly still active. However, beneath the surface of “Sales Agreed,” a persistent
The UK private rental sector is currently facing a significant shift. Recent market snapshots, including the latest RICS sentiment survey, highlight a growing trend: landlord instructions are at a low as many choose to exit the Buy-to-Let market. This “sell-off”
The landscape of the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) is undergoing a fundamental transformation. With the full implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Decent Homes Standard—long the benchmark for social housing—has been extended to the private sector. For individual
