Expert Witness Challenges in 2026 Market Recovery: Building Court-Ready Cases for Valuation Disputes Amid Stabilising Prices

Expert Witness Challenges in 2026 Market Recovery: Building Court-Ready Cases for Valuation Disputes Amid Stabilising Prices

The property market recovery of 2026 has brought unexpected challenges for expert witnesses. As prices stabilise and transaction volumes increase across London and the South East, valuation disputes are surging at unprecedented rates. Expert witnesses now face heightened scrutiny from courts applying stricter admissibility standards while navigating complex regional price variations that make every case […]

Party Wall Challenges for Data Centre Expansions: Surveyor Checklists Amid UK Infrastructure Investment Surge

Party Wall Challenges for Data Centre Expansions: Surveyor Checklists Amid UK Infrastructure Investment Surge

As the United Kingdom positions itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution, data centres have emerged as the infrastructure backbone supporting this digital transformation. However, the rapid expansion of these critical facilities—particularly in dense urban environments like London—has introduced a complex web of party wall challenges that developers and surveyors must navigate […]

Expert Witness Testimonies in Data Centre Valuation Disputes: RICS Guidelines for Surveyors in the 2026 Investment Boom

Expert Witness Testimonies in Data Centre Valuation Disputes: RICS Guidelines for Surveyors in the 2026 Investment Boom

The global data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2026, with investment capital flooding into these critical infrastructure assets at rates that now surpass traditional office properties. As institutional investors, private equity firms, and technology giants compete for prime data centre facilities, valuation disputes have become increasingly common—and increasingly complex. When these disputes escalate […]