Defending Party Wall Awards in Geopolitical Market Slowdowns: Surveyor Tactics from RICS February 2026 Data
RICS February 2026 data recorded buyer enquiries at -26% — a figure not seen since the post-pandemic correction — driven largely by escalating Middle East tensions, persistent inflation fears, and a sharp pullback in investor confidence across UK residential and commercial property markets [3]. For party wall surveyors, that number is not just a macroeconomic […]
Schedules of Condition for Party Wall Works: What to Record Before Works Start and Why It Matters
Nearly one in three party wall disputes escalates into a formal disagreement about whether damage existed before construction began — a conflict that a properly prepared schedule of condition could have prevented entirely. Understanding Schedules of Condition for Party Wall Works: What to Record Before Works Start and Why It Matters is not just a […]
Responding to RICS Party Wall Consultation: Surveyor Strategies for Draft 8th Edition Feedback
The RICS consultation window for the draft 8th edition of Party Wall Legislation and Procedure runs for just eight weeks — and as of late April 2026, that window is already closing fast. For surveyors who work daily with party wall matters, this is one of the most significant opportunities in years to shape the […]
Party Wall Agreed Surveyor: What You Need to Know
In the UK, party wall agreements are vital for averting disputes between property owners. They ensure construction work is conducted safely and efficiently and a party wall agreed surveyor acts as a neutral third-party expert. They represent both property owners to resolve disputes and ensure party wall procedures are adhered to. The Party Wall Act 1996 […]
