CPR Part 35 Expert Witness Protocols for Building Surveyors: Drafting Valuation Reports in Neighbour and Dilapidations Disputes
Fewer than 30% of expert witness reports submitted in property disputes fully comply with CPR Part 35 on first submission — a statistic that costs surveyors credibility, delays resolution, and in some cases leads to reports being struck out entirely. For building surveyors navigating neighbour disputes and dilapidations claims in 2026, mastering CPR Part 35 […]
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 […]
Expert Witness Reports for Dilapidations Disputes in Commercial Leases: CPR Part 35 Standards for 2026 End-of-Lease Claims
Commercial lease expirations in 2026 are surging — driven by a wave of 10- and 15-year leases signed during the post-2008 recovery and the pre-pandemic boom years. For landlords and tenants alike, this means one thing is becoming increasingly urgent: dilapidations disputes are rising sharply, and the quality of expert witness evidence will determine who […]
