Expert Witness Challenges from February 2026 RICS Survey: Addressing -18% Price Expectation Shifts in Disputes
The February 2026 RICS Residential Market Survey delivered a stark reality check: price expectations plummeted by 18 percentage points, marking one of the sharpest sentiment shifts in recent property market history. For expert witnesses navigating valuation disputes, this data represents far more than a statistical blip—it fundamentally reshapes how court-ready evidence must be constructed, defended, […]
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 […]
Expert Witness Valuations for Regional Disputes: North-South Price Gaps in 2026 RICS Cases
The UK property market in 2026 presents a unique challenge for expert witnesses: regional price recovery is anything but uniform. While Northern markets experience unexpected premiums and growth, Southern regions show signs of stabilization—creating a perfect storm for valuation disputes that end up in courtrooms. Expert witness valuations for regional disputes: North-South price gaps in […]
