Property transactions update: recent trends, case law and common pitfalls
If you're a surveyor operating in the Bristol market, this is a session you won't want to miss. We've compiled expert guidance on three of the most pressing issues facing the profession today, helping you to manage risk, stay compliant, and deliver the best possible advice to your clients.
VWV Bristol Office
Narrow Quay House
Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
What will this session cover?
This session comprises three focused and practical talks:
Getting a site ready for disposal — Emily Rickett and Simon Linnitt will walk you through the key legal and practical steps involved in preparing a site for sale or disposal, highlighting the common pitfalls and how to get ahead of them.
One month in: what the NPPF means for practical planning — David Bird and Mohamed Abdi will discuss the key changes in the new National Planning Policy Framework, published by the Government in August [2026], and the practical outcomes for surveyors and those working in the planning industry, as well as how best to approach the new policy adjustments.
AI in surveying: a new mandatory standard and a live liability question — Charlie Wickes and Joanne Burton will address the new mandatory standard on AI use in surveying, exploring what it requires of you and the liability questions it raises for practitioners.
Who should attend this session?
This session is ideal for chartered surveyors, property professionals and estate managers working in or around the Bristol market, including those in commercial and residential practice. It will be particularly valuable for:
Surveyors involved in site disposals.
Those managing professional indemnity risk.
Anyone looking to understand how new AI standards will affect their practice.
Surveyors in leadership or compliance roles responsible for keeping teams up to date.