Nearly one in three property transactions in the UK that collapse before exchange do so because a survey reveals unexpected defects — defects that a buyer simpl
Only 38% of first-time buyers commission an independent building survey before exchanging contracts — yet surveys routinely uncover defects that cost tens of th
Approximately 11 million private rental tenants in England live in properties where no statutory hazard response timeline currently applies to their landlord —
Approximately 11 million private rental tenants in England live in properties where no statutory hazard response timeline currently applies to their landlord —
Expert witnesses who fail to incorporate whole life carbon assessments into 2026 development dispute reports are not just behind the curve — they risk producing
Over one-third of UK construction firms now describe the quantity surveyor shortage as critical — not a future risk, but a present constraint on project deliver
Only 2% of England’s buildings carry listed status — yet disputes involving them account for a disproportionately high share of property litigation, insurance c
Professional negligence claims against surveyors rose significantly following the 2023–2024 property price correction, with some firms reporting audit scrutiny
Structural settlement claims cost UK property buyers an estimated hundreds of millions of pounds each year — yet the earliest warning signs are visible to a tra
Nearly £7 billion in inheritance tax was collected by HMRC in the 2023–24 tax year — a record figure that is set to climb sharply as 2026 inheritance tax reform
