Expert Witness Strategies for Dilapidations in Commercial Lease Ends: CPR Part 35 Updates for 2026 Disputes
Over 60% of commercial lease end negotiations in England and Wales involve a dilapidations dispute — and a poorly prepared expert witness report remains the single most common reason landlords or tenants lose ground at the negotiation table or in court. As commercial leases expire in a cautious 2026 property market, the pressure on surveyors […]
Building Surveys for Bath and Stair Fall Hazards: Pre-Compliance Protocols Before Awaab’s Law PRS Extension in May 2026
Falls on stairs kill more than 700 people every year in the UK and send over 300,000 to accident and emergency departments — yet the majority of private rental properties have never been formally assessed for the specific hazards that cause them. With Building Surveys for Bath and Stair Fall Hazards: Pre-Compliance Protocols Before Awaab's […]
Party Wall Surveys for Data Centre Boom: RICS Protocols for High-Density Power Infrastructure Risks in 2026
Over 40 new hyperscale data centres are currently planned or under construction across the UK — many of them sharing boundary walls with existing industrial, commercial, and even residential neighbours. The sheer power density of these facilities, some drawing over 100MW per site, creates vibration, thermal stress, and ground movement risks that most party wall […]
