The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires surveyors’ fees to be reasonable,

Rellim Surveyors are sometimes instructed to advise on damage arising from building works that should have been notified under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

In early 2026, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors  publicly supported proposed reforms to the home-buying and selling process in England and Wales, placing renewed emphasis on early, professional condition reporting  and clearer risk identification for buyers. The message from across the profession is consistent:buyers need better clarity, earlier , and that clarity must come from qualified, independent surveyors , not automated data or late-stage lender checks. Aga