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Our blog provides a wealth of information, tips and advice on the RICS APC, AssocRICS and FRICS qualifications, together with industry hot topics and career support. This can count towards your RICS CPD requirements for the year.
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Cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS Assessment Attempts
In this week’s blog, we look at the new cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS assessment attempts, which RICS will introduce from 1 January 2026. All RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and their counsellors should be aware of the changes.
Dec 16, 2025


Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Professional Standard Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Professional Standard Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice 1st Edition.
This is essential reading for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as students, qualified surveyors and anyone responsible for practice management of a RICS Regulated Firm.
Dec 2, 2025


Video Blog - Social Value and DE&I (Part 2)
In this week's video blog, Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett for a bonus discussion about social value, using real world examples from the property & construction industry. Perfect CPD for RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates in relation to the Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking mandatory competency.
Nov 25, 2025


Guest Blog - Jonathan Roth - The Past Week
Discover expert insights for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Property Elite’s latest guest blog by Chartered Surveyor Jonathan Roth. Explore commercial real estate trends, investment analysis, AI tools, and practical advice to support your surveying career. Access free resources, CPD content, mentoring and more to help you build a better property professional journey.
Nov 18, 2025


Video Blog - Social Value and DE&I
In this week's video blog, Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett and Karl Brown in a discussion about social value, DE&I and the property & construction industry.
Nov 11, 2025


Hot Topic Highlight – Awaab’s Law
Awaab’s Law, otherwise known as the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Regulations) (England) Regulations 2025, makes major changes in the residential social rented sector. The Regulations sit underneath the wider Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. This is essential knowledge for all Residential and Building Surveying RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified surveyors, involved in the management and repair of social rented property.
Nov 4, 2025


Supporting Your Team through the RICS APC Process
In this week’s blog, we look at how you and your team could benefit from market-leading RICS APC support from Property Elite.
Oct 28, 2025


RICS APC Lifeline – Gateway Stage for Level 6 Chartered Surveying Apprentices
In this week’s blog, we look at the gateway stage for Level 6 Chartered Surveying degree apprentices undertaking the RICS APC End Point Assessment (EPA) to become MRICS.
All apprentices should read the RICS Apprenticeship Handbook, which provides a full overview of the RICS APC EPA, including the gateway stage.
Oct 21, 2025


Hot Topic Highlight – Failure to Prevent Fraud
In this week’s blog, we look at the new corporate criminal offence, the ‘failure to prevent fraud’, established by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and effective from 1 September 2025.
This is essential knowledge for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.
Oct 14, 2025
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