RICS January 2026 Survey Insights: Building Survey Strategies for Stabilising House Prices and Regional Divides
The UK housing market stands at a critical turning point in early 2026. After months of declining activity and price pressures, fresh data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveals cautious optimism alongside persistent regional disparities that demand strategic responses from property professionals. The RICS January 2026 Survey Insights: Building Survey Strategies for […]
AI-Assisted Valuations in 2026: RICS Best Practices for Surveyors Facing Algorithm Disputes
The property valuation landscape has transformed dramatically. A mortgage application that once sailed through now faces rejection due to an automated valuation model (AVM) flagging the property £50,000 below the surveyor's assessment. The client demands answers. The lender questions professional judgment. The algorithm remains silent about its reasoning. Welcome to the new reality of AI-assisted […]
