RICS House Price Balance in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at -7 percent in June. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom RICS House Price Balance.

The UK residential real estate market, valued at £360.27 million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, driven by several key factors. A consistently strong CAGR of 5.75% indicates a healthy and expanding market over the forecast period (2025-2033). This growth is fueled by increasing urbanization, a growing population, and a persistent demand for housing, particularly in major cities like London. Furthermore, government initiatives aimed at boosting homeownership and infrastructure development contribute positively to market expansion. The market is segmented by property type, with apartments and condominiums, and landed houses and villas representing significant segments. Key players such as Bellway PLC, Barratt Developments PLC, and Berkeley Group dominate the market, while a competitive landscape also includes numerous smaller developers and housing associations. While rising interest rates and construction costs present challenges, the overall outlook remains positive due to the enduring demand and limited housing supply, particularly in desirable areas. However, several factors could influence the market's trajectory. Fluctuations in the national economy, changes in government regulations concerning mortgages and property taxation, and global economic uncertainty could impact buyer confidence and investment. Regional variations also exist, with market dynamics differing across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Understanding these regional nuances is crucial for targeted investment strategies. The market's resilience will depend on the ability of developers to adapt to changing market conditions and meet evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and energy-efficient housing. The continuous evolution of consumer preferences towards specific types of housing and location preferences will further shape the market's future growth. Recent developments include: May 2023: A UAE-based investment manager, Rasmala Investment Bank, has launched a USD 2bn ( €1.8bn) UK multifamily strategy for a five-year period to build a USD 2bn portfolio of UK residential properties. The strategy is focused on the UK market for multifamily properties through a Shariah-compliant investment vehicle, initially targeting the serviced apartment (SAP) and BTR (build-to-rent) subsectors within and around London. Seeded by Rasmala Group, the strategy is backed by an active investment pipeline for the next 12 – 18 months., November 2022: ValuStrat, a Middle East consulting company, increased its foothold in the UK by acquiring an interest in Capital Value Surveyors, a real estate advisory services company with offices in London. The UK continues to be one of the most established real estate markets worldwide and attracts foreign investors regularly. They are excited to expand their presence there to better serve all of their clients, both in the UK and the Middle East.. Key drivers for this market are: Demand for New Dwellings Units, Government Initiatives are driving the market. Potential restraints include: Demand for New Dwellings Units, Government Initiatives are driving the market. Notable trends are: Increasing in the United Kingdom House Prices.

The RICS Residential Market Survey examines the state of the residential real estate market in England. In just a few months, after the first measures to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) kicked in, real estate agents started anticipating shifts in the demand for properties with various features. According to more than *** in ***** respondents, in the next two years, people will be looking to buy more properties with greater private space, located near a green area, with gardens and balconies. Demand for properties in highly urban areas, on the other hand, is expected to decrease.

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Data accumulated from Consumers' Association surveys are designed to be used by the consumer. The surveys are, therefore, very specific in nature and the subjects covered diverse. The Data Archive holds 19 such surveys.
Readers are asked to note that, with the exception of the surveys on the Telephone Service - 69004, 69016, respondents surveyed are self selected from subscribers to the Association's magazine Which? and so the surveys cannot singly be used in descriptive accounts of the British public.
Surveys 69005-69012 cover various aspects of the housing experiences of Which? readers who moved house in 1967 and 1968. It is here particularly important to remember that the choice strategies and the resources of Which? readers are unlikely to be typical.
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A comprehensive study of surveyors which includes a detailed consideration of surveyors' reports (e.g. appraisal of information contained, usefulness, accuracy, cost, etc); cost of the survey (particularly accuracy of estimate given); professional status of surveyor employed; reason respondent had for having property surveyed and how she chose the surveyor used and, finally usefulness/outcome of survey (e.g. respondent was able to make a lower offer for the property).
Background Variables
Date survey commissioned, region of surveyed property, number of floors surveyed, approximate age of property, size (i.e. number of rooms), condition property appeared to be in to respondent, asking price of property and price actually paid and finally, number of properties respondent has bought and had surveyed.

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for Surveyors Road cross streets in Krugerville, TX.

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for Surveyors Point cross streets in Suwanee, GA.

Companies in the Surveying and Mapping Services industry have struggled with volatile downstream demand over the past few years. Demand for surveying services fluctuates in response to construction activity, as surveyors are a necessity for construction projects. Although demand for surveying services has risen in areas like heavy and civil engineering construction, as well as exploration, these gains haven’t been enough to counterbalance a drop in demand from residential building construction. Slow growth in the number of surveyors has constrained the market’s size, as more experienced surveyors are retiring while fewer young people are interested in pursuing surveying as a career. Overall, revenue is expected to have contracted at an annualised 3.9% over the five years through 2024-25 to $4.0 billion, including an anticipated plummet of 7.1% in 2024-25. Technological advancements in surveying and mapping services have influenced the industry’s performance. Cost-effective drone surveying technology with fast processing speeds has allowed some companies to provide value-added products that appeal to time-sensitive clients. However, some downstream clients with large capital resources have bypassed third-party surveying service providers, even though they can offer specialised services, and developed in-house surveying capabilities for cost efficiency, limiting surveyors’ pricing ability. Some large-scale surveyors have capitalised on a flurry of high-profile projects to build stronger reputations and expand their market share. Over the coming years, a recovery in key downstream sectors, including residential housing construction, as interest rates ease will improve the industry’s performance. As softening interest rates improve downstream conditions, surveyors working in construction markets will be in a better position to capitalise on improved downstream conditions. Investment in apartment and townhouse construction will also rally, driven by government efforts to solve housing supply shortages over the coming years. Industry revenue is projected to climb at an annualised 2.2% over the five years through 2029-30 to $4.1 billion.

Revenue for the Surveying and Mapping Services industry has been volatile in the years since the pandemic. As the economy emerged from a short-lived downturn, surveyors were buoyed by strong residential construction resulting from record-low interest rates. Investment from the commercial sector also expanded as corporate profit soared. However, as the Federal Reserve raised the cost of borrowing to combat high inflation, homebuying and existing home improvements declined, severely inhibiting the residential sector and prompting a multi-year revenue decline for the industry. While interest rates have remained elevated, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has pumped millions of dollars into highway construction, civil engineering, mineral surveying and geospatial data processing, rewarding select surveying and mapping companies with hefty contracts. Thus, industry revenue is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.0% through 2025, even as interest rates remain elevated. In 2025, the industry is projected to grow 1.8% with revenue totalling $11.5 billion.Advances in technology are revolutionizing surveying by enabling faster, more accurate data collection and processing. Mobile mapping tools, UAVs, 3D laser scanning and AI-driven analytics are streamlining workflows, reducing field time and expanding the range of services companies offer. These innovations are supporting complex projects in construction, infrastructure and smart city planning, while cloud-based GIS and automation are improving productivity. As these tools are becoming industry standards, companies that have been quick to adopt them have gained a competitive edge. This increased competition has left laggards behind, making innovation incumbent to sustaining profitability.The industry will continue to see modest expansion as steady economic growth will increase demand from the nonresidential sector. However, economic uncertainty and the expectation of conservative monetary policy by the Federal Reserve will continue to keep interest rates elevated, tempering the residential housing market. Still, surveyors will benefit from new home construction that is expected to rise above historical averages, especially in regions where job growth will support relocation. Through 2030, industry revenue is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 1.1% to reach $12.2 billion.

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for Surveyors Creek Road cross streets in Gilbertown, AL.

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has statutory responsibility in relation to regularly examining housing conditions and need and this provides the basis for the Housing Executive to undertake House Condition Surveys. The Northern Ireland House Condition Survey (NIHCS) provides a wealth of information, which is readily available to, and is regularly requested by government departments, government agencies, the voluntary sector, charities, universities and many private sector interests.

The surveys have been carried out since 1974, but the UK Data Archive only holds data from the tenth survey (2009) onwards. All tenures and types of housing are included in the NIHCS, for example, owner occupied and rented housing, vacant dwellings, houses in multiple occupation, apartments, urban and rural properties. For further background information, see study documentation.

Further information about the survey can be found on the NIHE House Condition Survey webpage.

The 2016 NIHCS was the twelfth survey to be carried out in Northern Ireland since 1974. All tenures and types of housing were included, for example, owner-occupied and rented housing, vacant dwellings, houses in multiple occupation, apartments, and urban and rural properties.

The UK Data Service holds a subset of key housing stock and interview data variables (plus associated derived variables) for all cases (2,023) and for cases where a full household interview has been completed (1,917). Data for vacant stock is also included. The 2016 dataset provided includes one weight for both the housing stock data and household data. This dataset should be used for any analysis of the housing stock and household data. An interview is conducted with the household reference person or partner (if applicable).

Please note that generally, the sample data will permit two-way cross-tabulations. However, care needs to be taken with small numbers, especially if variables have many categories. Three-way cross-tabulations or more will not be robust enough to be meaningful. It is important to note that users should use weighted data only for reporting, and numbers should be rounded to the nearest 100 if quoting.

National Statistics Assessment
The 2016 House Condition Survey was assessed for and awarded National Statistic status. House Condition Surveys published prior to 2016 are not classed as National Statistics. National Statistics status means that official statistics meet the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality and public value and comply with all aspects of the Code of Practice for Statistics.

Conduct of the Survey
The 2016 NIHCS used electronic tablet devices to collect the data. This approach was first used in 2009 and was reviewed and enhanced for the 2011 and 2016 surveys. The bespoke software used was developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Validation and consistency checks were built into the programme, and once a survey was completed, it was uploaded and locked into a database via a secure website. The hardware had secure user identification and device-level security. The electronic approach, project management, design, administration, quality assurance analysis, and report writing were the responsibilities of the Housing Executive’s Research Unit. A total of 19 professional surveyors were employed to work on the 2016 House Condition Survey; all of whom worked on the 2006, 2009 and/or 2011 surveys. Surveyors employed were Environmental Health Officers, chartered surveyors or architects. Five experienced supervisors were responsible for advising surveyors and ensuring their work was of a consistent and satisfactory quality. All surveyors and supervisors attended a two-and-a-half-day training session before the fieldwork commenced.

Reports
The https://www.nihe.gov.uk/Documents/Research/HCS-Main-Reports-2016/HCS-Main-Report-2016.aspx">2016 Northern Ireland House Condition Survey Report (available on the NIHE NIHCS webpage and in the study documentation) provides a comprehensive overview of Northern Ireland’s dwelling stock and its occupants in 2016 in a readily digestible format. The report concentrates on issues and developments that are of particular importance in understanding the Northern Ireland housing market. The statistical annex includes a range of tables containing information to support the description and analysis contained in the report and to provide a comprehensive reference for those requiring further details. Appendices contain information on the sampling, survey form, technical information on repair costs, the fuel poverty models, decent homes, the housing health and safety rating system, and SAP models (including the energy efficiency rating - EER). A summary report is also available on the NIHE NIHCS webpage.

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For the fourth edition (February 2024), the variable finaloftjb2, covering loft insulation thickness, was added to the data file.

This map is color-coded to highlight unoccupied structures in the Macon-Bibb County Urban Redevelopment Zone. They are color-coded by condition as observed from the street.

Note: Surveyors did their best to be fair and accurate, but the interpretation of both occupancy and condition can be subjective. Errors in the map can be corrected, and information can be updated over time as things change.

This map was created in the summer of 2017 by local surveyors who visited all 32,000+ properties in the Urban Redevelopment Zone. For more information visit the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority at http://maconlandbank.org.

This dataset provides information about the number of properties, residents, and average property values for Surveyors Circle cross streets in Jenkinsville, SC.

Minnesota's original public land survey plat maps were created between 1848 and 1907 during the first government land survey of the state by the U.S. Surveyor General's Office. This collection of more than 3,600 maps includes later General Land Office (GLO) and Bureau of Land Management maps up through 2001. Scanned images of the maps are available in several digital formats and most have been georeferenced.

The survey plat maps, and the accompanying survey field notes, serve as the fundamental legal records for real estate in Minnesota; all property titles and descriptions stem from them. They also are an essential resource for surveyors and provide a record of the state's physical geography prior to European settlement. Finally, they testify to many years of hard work by the surveying community, often under very challenging conditions.

The deteriorating physical condition of the older maps (drawn on paper, linen, and other similar materials) and the need to provide wider public access to the maps, made handling the original records increasingly impractical. To meet this challenge, the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS), the State Archives of the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS), the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), MnGeo and the Minnesota Association of County Surveyors collaborated in a digitization project which produced high quality (800 dpi), 24-bit color images of the maps in standard TIFF, JPEG and PDF formats - nearly 1.5 terabytes of data. Funding was provided by MnDOT.

In 2010-11, most of the JPEG plat map images were georeferenced. The intent was to locate the plat images to coincide with statewide geographic data without appreciably altering (warping) the image. This increases the value of the images in mapping software where they can be used as a background layer.