Valuation Impacts of Decent Homes Standard Extension to PRS: RICS Strategies Post-Renters’ Rights Act May 2026
Landlord instructions in the UK private rented sector dropped -27% in February 2026 alone — a market signal that cannot be dismissed as seasonal noise [4]. With Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act now live and the Decent Homes Standard poised to reach private rentals for the first time in history, the valuation landscape […]
Rent Review Challenges in Valuation Surveys: RICS Guidance Under Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Periodic Tenancies
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has fundamentally transformed how surveyors approach rent valuations for periodic tenancies, introducing annual review mechanisms that place unprecedented scrutiny on valuation methodologies. With over 4.4 million households in the private rented sector facing potential rent adjustments, chartered surveyors must now provide bulletproof, evidence-based valuations that can withstand formal tenant challenges […]
Best London Property Valuation Guide
In the UK housing market there is one overriding factor that has a pivotal bearing on purchasing and selling decisions – understanding the actual market value of the property. An objective property valuation by a third-party is the most accurate indicator of this. If you’re buying, selling, considering a extension or looking to secure a […]
