Building Surveys for Cladding Remediation Projects: Post-Grenfell Compliance and Valuation Impacts in 2026
More than 4,310 residential buildings across the UK require urgent cladding remediation, yet only 35% have completed the necessary safety works as of February 2026 [1]. This ongoing crisis continues to devastate property values, paralyze mortgage lending, and trap thousands of leaseholders in unsellable homes nearly nine years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Building Surveys […]
Expert Witness Roles in Awaab’s Law 2026 Disputes: Testifying on Expanded Hazards in Private Rental Properties
When Awaab's Law extends to private rental properties in 2026, expert witnesses will face an unprecedented surge in tribunal cases—and many are unprepared for the expanded hazard scope. While the initial 2025 phase focused on social housing and primarily addressed damp and mould, the 2026 expansion brings private landlords into scope alongside new hazard categories […]
Surveyor Council Housing: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Property Inspections in Social Housing
Surveyor Council Housing: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Property Inspections in Social Housing When a council tenant notices damp spreading across their bedroom wall or cracks appearing in their ceiling, the person who holds the key to resolving these issues is often a surveyor council housing specialist. These professionals serve as the critical link between […]
