The UK construction sector is experiencing its most aggressive growth phase in over a decade, with average new house prices surging to £300,000 in early 2026—a
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched its first-ever global professional standard for responsible artificial intelligence use on March 9,
Landlords across England and Wales face a fundamental shift in property risk assessment as the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on May 1, 2026, eliminating blan
The built environment generates 40% of global carbon emissions, yet more than 60% of property professionals conduct carbon calculations in less than half their
Property disputes in 2026 increasingly hinge on carbon performance rather than traditional metrics alone. With the RICS Professional Standard on Whole Life Carb
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has introduced groundbreaking guidance on artificial intelligence integration within building surveys, marki
London’s property valuation landscape has shifted dramatically: a net balance of -40% of surveyors reported downward price pressure in February 2026, while the
The construction sector accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet until recently, party wall awards rarely addressed the carbon impact of shared b
The buy-to-let landscape faces a fundamental shift: from May 2026, landlords must accept tenant pet requests unless they can demonstrate “reasonable grounds” fo
Builder activity indicators fell to 48 in Q1 2026—below the neutral 50 threshold for the first time in over a year—signaling that construction professionals fac
