Editorial.

The Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation's editorial highlights several research papers on various topics. These include a methodology for assessing the moisture performance of renders used in a novel walling system, an assessment of the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992, a hygrothermal risk assessment of external wall insulation, an objective view of Japanese knotweed and other invasive non-native plants, an analysis of the duties and responsibilities of party wall surveyors, and the use of three-dimensional unwelded fiber reinforcement for protection against damage caused by impact. The editorial also invites submissions for future publications. [Extracted from the article]