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The government's relaxed permitted development (PD) rules have triggered a 34% surge in side extension and outbuilding projects since 2020, […]
Between April and May 2026, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched a critical eight-week consultation that could fundamentally
Unauthorized construction work claims average £8,000 per incident, while structural damage disputes can escalate to £12,000 or more [3]. Yet
Building owners planning construction work in 2026 face a critical financial decision that could double their party wall costs: choosing
When agreed surveyors fail to fulfill their statutory duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, property owners face immediate
Rising construction activity across England and Wales has pushed party wall surveyor demand to unprecedented levels in 2026, with building
Construction activity across England and Wales has surged by 23% since 2024, with loft conversions and basement extensions driving unprecedented
More than 60% of party wall disputes in London escalate due to misunderstandings about the surveyor's authority and the binding
Recent court rulings have fundamentally reshaped how party wall surveyors must operate in 2026. The landmark 2018 Welter v McKeeve
Nearly 40% of party wall disputes in 2026 stem from foundation work near property boundaries—yet most conflicts are entirely preventable
