by main-user | Feb 15, 2026 | News
Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) and Small Self-Administered Schemes (SASS) are powerful pension vehicles that allow investors to hold property as part of their retirement strategy. However, strict regulatory and compliance requirements apply — particularly in...
by main-user | Feb 12, 2026 | News
In today’s complex property market, obtaining an accurate and defensible valuation is critical. Whether thevaluation is required for sale, purchase, refinancing, taxation, estate planning, or dispute resolution, clients mustrely on advice that is credible,...
by main-user | Feb 11, 2026 | News
Expert Advice on 1967 Act Freehold Enfranchisement Valuations Freehold enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 allows qualifying leaseholders of houses to acquire the freehold interest from their landlord. Determining the premium payable is a specialist...
by main-user | Feb 10, 2026 | News
Client Advice Note In rent review disputes and wider property litigation, the way in which settlement offers are made can have adecisive impact on costs, strategy, and overall outcome. Two of the most important mechanisms are Calderbankoffers and Part 36 offers....
by main-user | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Introduction The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a statutory framework governing certain types of building works that may affect neighbouring properties. The Act applies throughout England and Wales and is intended to prevent disputes while protecting the rights of...
by main-user | Feb 9, 2026 | News
INTRODUCTION In property disputes across England and Wales, expert evidence is frequently decisive. Whether the dispute concerns valuation, diminution in value, defects, dilapidations, boundary issues, or professional negligence, the court often relies heavily on...
by main-user | Feb 3, 2026 | News
What Is a Probate Valuation? A probate valuation is a formal valuation of property and land prepared to establish the market value of assets at the date of death. Probate valuations are required for estate administration, Inheritance Tax reporting, and compliance with...
by main-user | Feb 3, 2026 | News
What Is a Matrimonial Valuation?A matrimonial valuation is a formal, independent valuation of property or assets undertaken in the context of divorce, separation, or dissolution of a civil partnership. Matrimonial valuations are commonly required as part of financial...
by main-user | Feb 2, 2026 | News
This blog provides a practical commentary on commercial lease renewal disputes under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the “1954 Act”), including recent themes emerging from the courts. It is written for landlords, tenants, solicitors and valuation surveyors involved...
by main-user | Feb 1, 2026 | News
A CPR 35 expert report is a formal expert witness report prepared in accordance with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). For expert surveyors involved in property disputes, a CPR 35 report is the cornerstone of providing independent, objective and...
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