Leasehold Commonhold Reform Bill 2026
Around 4.98 million leasehold dwellings exist in England alone — and the majority are flats. If you own, rent, or are buying a flat in Kingston upon Thames, the Leasehold Commonhold Reform Bill 2026 is arguably the most significant piece of property legislation to affect you in a generation. On 27 January 2026, the government […]
Schedules of Condition for Flood Risk Party Wall Works: Integrating EA Maps into 2026 RICS Assessments
Over 5.2 million properties in England alone sit within flood-risk zones — and a significant proportion of those share party walls with neighbouring buildings. When construction work begins on a flood-prone property, the stakes for both the building owner and the adjoining owner are dramatically higher than on dry ground. Schedules of Condition for Flood […]
Level 3 Building Surveys for Fibre Optic and 5G Upgrades: Party Wall Agreements and Structural Impact Assessments
} A 340% surge in party wall disputes linked to telecommunications infrastructure has hit UK property owners since 2024 — and the 5G rollout shows no signs of slowing down [1]. As network operators drill through shared walls, mount masts on rooftops, and thread fibre optic cables through fire-resisting partitions, the question of who assesses […]
Party Wall Awards for Shared Solar Installations: Cost Recovery and RICS Strategies in Community Projects
Nearly 40% of UK terraced and semi-detached homeowners who attempt shared solar installations hit a legal wall before a single panel is fitted — and that wall is almost always a party wall. Navigating Party Wall Awards for Shared Solar Installations: Cost Recovery and RICS Strategies in Community Projects requires a precise understanding of the […]
