Valuation Adjustments for London Price Slumps: RICS Strategies Against -40% Net Balances in 2026 Southern Markets

Valuation Adjustments for London Price Slumps: RICS Strategies Against -40% Net Balances in 2026 Southern Markets

The London property market faces its steepest decline in recent memory, with February 2026 data revealing a shocking -40% net balance that has sent shockwaves through the valuation profession. While national headlines suggest relative price stability, the reality beneath the surface tells a dramatically different story—one where southern markets are experiencing severe pressure while northern […]

Building Surveys for London’s 2026 Recovery: Identifying Value in Stabilising Flat Markets

Building Surveys for London's 2026 Recovery: Identifying Value in Stabilising Flat Markets

London's property market stands at a pivotal crossroads in 2026. While the wider UK shows tentative signs of recovery, the capital remains uniquely challenged—prices have stagnated, properties linger on the market longer than elsewhere, and affordability constraints continue to bite.[4] Yet within this apparent stagnation lies opportunity. Building Surveys for London's 2026 Recovery: Identifying Value […]