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In my last ACES article, I wrote about the power of mentorship and how the current generation of Chartered Surveyors can help the next generation to get qualified.   As an APC counsellor, supervisor or mentor, it’s likely that you will want to (or be asked to) provide an e-mock interview to your candidate(s). This is an essential part of an APC candidate’s journey to becoming MRICS and provides a realistic test of how they will perform in the real thing.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Practice Alert for real estate auction sales.   This is relevant to AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates and Chartered Surveyors undertaking auctioneering work, or following the Purchase & Sale competency.

In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Practice Alert on the Use of RICS Designations, Status and Logos, and Integrity of Assessment Submissions. This is essential reading for all RICS APC candidates, surveying trainees and student surveyors.

In this week's video, we recap Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS's article for the Estates Gazette on RICS Practice Alerts - perfect CPD for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates. All trainees, candidates and students also need to be aware of the latest RICS Practice Alert on the use of RICS designations and AI. A blog summarising this is coming soon!

In this week's blog, we hear from Property Elite consultant, and Chartered Building Surveyor & Senior Project Manager at Prendoz New Zealand, Mike Woods BSc (Hons) PGCert MRICS. He tells us about how he moved with his family to New Zealand and continued his career as a Chartered Surveyor. We also look at how you can become MRICS whilst living and working in New Zealand.

In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS CPD requirements from 1 January 2026 onwards. This is essential reading for all RICS members; FRICS, MRICS and AssocRICS.   IMPORTANT NOTE: RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates need to continue following the requirements in the candidate guides, and record CPD using the online assessment platform.

In this week’s blog, we look at subsidence – a potential cause of cracking in buildings.   This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.

In this week’s blog, we look at the brand new RICS APC pathway guides published in December 2025.

Landlord and Tenant is an optional technical RICS APC competency for Building Surveying pathway candidates who act in relation to landlord and tenant matters, such as dilapidations or alterations. Watch this video to find out more about what you need to know at levels 1 and 2. This article was originally printed in the RICS Built Environment Journal.

In her last ACES article, Jen wrote about how to be a fantastic RICS APC ally, as a counsellor, supervisor or mentor, particularly when delivering e-mock interviews. This time, we look at how to advance your RICS APC support role by becoming an assessor.

In this week’s blog, we look at the role of the RICS APC Counsellor and what to do if you haven’t yet found one to support you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this week’s blog, we look at how you and your team could benefit from market-leading RICS APC support from Property Elite.