Valuation Adjustments for 2026 Two-Speed Recovery: North-South Strategies from RICS Insights

Valuation Adjustments for 2026 Two-Speed Recovery: North-South Strategies from RICS Insights

A 39% decline in buyer enquiries recorded in the February 2026 RICS survey does not affect every region equally — and that gap is precisely where valuation errors are made. The divergence between Northern growth momentum and Southern market caution has created a two-speed recovery that demands region-specific methodology, not a single national approach. Understanding […]

Expert Witness Valuations for Northern England Surge: Leveraging RICS Data Against Southern Affordability Pressures

Expert Witness Valuations for Northern England Surge: Leveraging RICS Data Against Southern Affordability Pressures

Northern England posted marginally positive house price readings in April 2026, while London recorded a net balance of -40% — a divergence so pronounced that courts, tribunals, and legal teams are increasingly demanding regionally specific evidence rather than national averages. For any professional preparing Expert Witness Valuations for Northern England Surge: Leveraging RICS Data Against […]