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Industry urged to complete WIM 2026 ED&I survey before deadline
The survey aims to measure how the sector has evolved over the past five years.
Surveys
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Brightstar COO urges industry to take stock on diversity progress
Will Hayward-Lloyd said: "There is a real need to keep the focus on diversity and inclusion invigorated across the industry.”
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Mandatory surveys could increase demand by 40% in England, finds Property Inspect
Sián Hemming-Metcalfe said: “If mandatory provision is to be considered, it must enhance professional standards while improving consumer confidence.”
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Most homebuyers want lead pipe checks to be included in property surveys, data reveals
Research from WaterSafe found that 82% of homeowners want home surveys to check for lead pipes, with 48% saying this is very important.
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Houzecheck survey volumes up 75% in past year
Houzecheck reported it grew faster than residential property transactions, building partnerships with intermediaries who refer business for extra income.
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AMI calls on mortgage and protection advisers to share views in annual survey
The short, anonymous Protection Viewpoint survey is open to all advisers, regardless of AMI membership, and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
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Sellers turn to tech for lower cost property surveys – Survey Shack
Brett Ray said: “The financial and emotional strain of selling your home, only to see the transaction collapse at the last moment, is something we have the technology to address."
Technology
Survey Shack reaches 1,000 downloads as early surveys cut deal failures
Buyers and sellers have both used the app, with uptake split 51% buyers to 49% homeowners across the UK.
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OMS partners with Countrywide Home Surveys to offer integrated referral service
One Mortgage System has teamed up with Countrywide Home Surveys to offer an integrated referral service for brokers, supporting clients with competitive survey fees, expert advice and access to more than 400 qualified surveyors.
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HouzeCheck completes 40,000 property surveys across England and Wales
HouzeCheck said the surveys have come via mortgage brokers, conveyancers, estate agents, and direct from the website.
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88% of buyers would use a home condition survey again, research finds
New research from Countrywide Surveying Services and Pegasus Insight shows 88% of buyers would use a home condition survey again, with 92% reporting peace of mind from the process.