On 17 August 2026, the Bona Vacantia Division published revised versions of its Refer Bona Vacantia Land or Buildings (BVC2) and Apply to buy a Freehold Reversion (BVC4) guidelines. The update was made to incorporate increases in the indicative charges relating to District Valuer fees.

According to the announcement, those charges apply where a valuation is required in relation to the land or buildings, or the freehold or leasehold reversion. The revised guidance is intended to reflect the higher indicative fee levels.

The update was issued by Bona Vacantia and the Government Legal Department. The announcement did not provide further detail on the size of the increases or on any other changes to the two sets of guidelines.