Property Valuation for Shared Ownership Staircasing: RICS Reports, Lease Terms and Evidence Requirements
Roughly 200,000 shared ownership households in England hold the right to staircase, yet a significant number are delayed or derailed […]
How Surveyors Assess Japanese Knotweed Risk in a UK Building Survey: Identification, Valuation and Lender Concerns
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is present on roughly 4% of UK residential properties, yet it continues to cause disproportionate anxiety
September 2026 Party Wall Guidance Update: What Extension and Basement Projects Must Check Before Works Begin
Fewer than one in three homeowners planning a rear extension or basement conversion correctly identifies their Party Wall Act obligations
Can a Surveyor Value a Property Without Visiting? Desktop Valuations, Inspection Limits and Acceptable Uses
A mortgage lender approved a loan on a Victorian terrace in 2023, relying on a desktop valuation that missed severe
What Is a Joint Expert Report in a Property Dispute? Single Joint Experts, Instructions and Court Procedure
A single surveyor, one report, and a court that reads it as the definitive technical word on a dispute, that
Party Wall Notice for Chimney Breast Removal: When the Act Applies and What Surveyors Assess
Removing a chimney breast is one of the most structurally sensitive alterations a homeowner can make, and in terraced or
Property Valuation for Tax Purposes in the UK: Capital Gains, Inheritance Tax and Valuation Dates
HMRC referrals to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for property valuation checks rose by approximately 23.5% in the past year
Can a Building Surveyor Check Planning Permission? What the Inspection Can Reveal and What It Cannot Prove
Around one in five UK property transactions uncovers a planning or building-regulations issue after exchange, yet many buyers still assume
Can a Party Wall Notice Be Served by Email? Validity, Proof of Service and Safer Alternatives
A party wall dispute that reaches the courts can hinge on a single procedural question: was the notice actually served?
What Is a Condition Report for a Property? When It Is Enough and When You Need a Full Survey
Nearly one in three UK homebuyers who skip a building survey later discover defects they say would have changed their