A surveyor has been found liable for the full extent of a couple’s loss after their property had to be demolished and rebuilt. The case was an instance of a surveyor giving negligent advice in relation to the transaction…read more
Court refuses to enforce unfair adjudication. Published March 2021
The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has refused to enforce a construction adjudication award which was a “plain and obvious” breach of the rules of natural justice. It is well recognised…read more
Causes of construction disputes highlighted by influential report. Published February 2021
The aggregate sum disputed in construction claims on 1,185 projects worldwide is US$ 48.6 billion according to the CRUX insight report from HKA, an engineering and construction claims and dispute resolution…read more
Appeal Court confirms meaning of ‘subject to contract’. Published February 2021
The Court of Appeal has reiterated that the term ‘subject to contract’ means that no binding contract can be formed until one is formally agreed between the parties, unless there are strong…read more
RICS to implement mandatory Home Survey Standard in March 2021. Published January 2021
RICS has announced that a mandatory Home Survey Standard will be implemented from March 2021. The standard provides a consistent approach for RICS members to follow when surveying houses for home-buyers…read more
Adjudicator’s award stayed as enforcement would be ‘manifestly unfair’. Published January 2021
The Technology & Construction Court (TCC) has taken the unusual step of blocking a construction adjudicator’s award as payment would have been ‘manifestly unfair’ to the paying party. The decision shows…read more
Government consults on plans to strengthen the regulation of architects. Published December 2020
Plans to regularly check architects’ competence have been announced by the government. The proposals, set out in a consultation announced by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher, will allow the Architects Registration Board…read more
Petition to Government to block Japanese knotweed loophole. Published December 2020
Property developers can sell new homes without disclosing the risk of Japanese knotweed, putting buyers at risk of significant removal costs says Manchester law firm, Graham Coffey & Co. The firm…read more
RICS updates COVID-19 valuation guidance. Published November 2020
Uncertainty about property valuations during the COVID-19 pandemic has led the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to reissue its valuation guidance to firms. Originally issued as a ‘valuation practice alert’…read more
Carillion fails in bid to inspect KPMG’s audit papers. Published November 2020
The liquidator of former construction giant Carillion, which spectacularly collapsed in 2018, has failed to persuade the court to order KPMG to disclose its audit working papers. After Carillion…read more
