RICS Sustainability Report 2025 Applied to 2026 Valuations: Surveyor Metrics for Energy Performance and Net Gain Compliance
Property valuations in 2026 will exclude an estimated £47 billion worth of UK residential assets that fail to meet minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards—a market correction that transforms sustainability from optional consideration to mandatory valuation factor. The RICS Sustainability Report 2025 Applied to 2026 Valuations: Surveyor Metrics for Energy Performance and Net Gain Compliance […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Impact on Party Wall Works: Surveyor Strategies for Landlord Extensions and Pet-Friendly Conversions
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has fundamentally altered the landscape for landlords planning structural works on rental properties. With Section 21 "no-fault" evictions abolished and pet clauses becoming unenforceable from May 1, 2026[1], party wall procedures now intersect with tenant rights in unprecedented ways. Surveyors must navigate this complex terrain where construction timelines, tenant protections, […]
