Party Wall Implications of Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Survey Protocols for Extension Works in Periodic Tenancies

Party Wall Implications of Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Survey Protocols for Extension Works in Periodic Tenancies

Landlords planning property extensions in 2026 face a perfect storm: the Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes fixed-term tenancies from May 1, 2026, creating rolling periodic agreements just as party wall disputes reach record highs[1][3]. With Section 21 'no-fault' evictions eliminated and tenants gaining unprecedented security, building owners must navigate complex party wall procedures while managing […]

RICS Home Survey Standards 2026 Updates: Key Changes and Implications for Building Surveyors

The residential property market is undergoing significant transformation, and building surveyors stand at the forefront of this evolution. As 2026 unfolds, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is implementing comprehensive updates to its Home Survey Standards—changes that promise to reshape how professionals conduct property assessments, communicate with clients, and deliver value in an increasingly […]

RICS Home Survey Standards 2026 Updates: Key Changes and Implications for Building Surveyors

The residential property market is undergoing significant transformation, and building surveyors stand at the forefront of this evolution. As 2026 unfolds, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is implementing comprehensive updates to its Home Survey Standards—changes that promise to reshape how professionals conduct property assessments, communicate with clients, and deliver value in an increasingly […]

RICS Home Survey Standards 2026 Updates: Key Changes and Implications for Building Surveyors

The residential property market is undergoing significant transformation, and building surveyors stand at the forefront of this evolution. As 2026 unfolds, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is implementing comprehensive updates to its Home Survey Standards—changes that promise to reshape how professionals conduct property assessments, communicate with clients, and deliver value in an increasingly […]

RICS Home Survey Standards 2026 Updates: Key Changes and Implications for Building Surveyors

The residential property market is undergoing significant transformation, and building surveyors stand at the forefront of this evolution. As 2026 unfolds, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is implementing comprehensive updates to its Home Survey Standards—changes that promise to reshape how professionals conduct property assessments, communicate with clients, and deliver value in an increasingly […]

RICS Home Survey Standards 2026 Updates: Key Changes and Implications for Building Surveyors

The residential property market is undergoing significant transformation, and building surveyors stand at the forefront of this evolution. As 2026 unfolds, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is implementing comprehensive updates to its Home Survey Standards—changes that promise to reshape how professionals conduct property assessments, communicate with clients, and deliver value in an increasingly […]