Party Wall Surveying in Converted Terraces and Flats: Managing Historic Alterations and ‘Paper-Thin’ Separation
Fewer than one in three homeowners fully understand their legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 before starting structural work — and in converted terraces and flats, where walls can be little more than a single brick thick, that knowledge gap carries serious consequences [1]. Party wall surveying in converted terraces and flats: […]
Surveying for Build-to-Rent Communities: Accurate Land Assessments in the 2026 Boom
As of mid-2026, more than 64,250 build-to-rent (BTR) units are under active construction across the United States alone, with the South accounting for 61% of that pipeline [3][7]. Behind every one of those homes sits a land assessment that either unlocks or kills the deal. Surveying for Build-to-Rent Communities: Accurate Land Assessments in the 2026 […]
The Rise of Thermal Imaging, Moisture Meters, and Digital Site Records in UK Building Surveys: What Counts as Good Evidence?
A 2023 survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that disputes over undetected building defects remain one of the leading sources of post-purchase litigation in the UK residential market. The rise of thermal imaging, moisture meters, and digital site records in UK building surveys has transformed what surveyors can detect and document — […]
