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In this week's video, we recap Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS's article for EG.com on measurement - perfect CPD for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and a core technical competency on various pathways, including Commercial Real Estate, Residential and Valuation.

In this week’s blog, we look at RICS’ new pilot AssocRICS and APC pathways as part of their ‘innovation programme’. This aims to futureproof the RICS AssocRICS and APC processes and provide opportunities for qualification in new areas of practice.

This is the first part of a series of articles Jen Lemen Bsc (Hons) FRICS has agreed to write for the ACES Terrier. She introduces the context of why/how to become an RICS APC Counsellor, and the next will lead into assessing practice and mocks.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the updated RICS APC candidate and counsellor guides. Make sure you check out the changes if you are submitting your RICS APC final submission in Session 2 2025 and beyond.

In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Service Charges in Commercial Property (2nd Edition). This is essential knowledge for all RICS APC candidates with the Property Management (Commercial) competency.

Fire safety is a critical consideration in building design and construction – and Building Surveying RICS APC candidates must demonstrate a wide range of knowledge to achieve this competency.

Want to find out how to ace your RICS APC final assessment interview first time? Want some top tips from experienced Chartered Surveyors and RICS APC Assessors? In this week's video, Rachel and Tatenda discuss how to prepare for your RICS APC final assessment interview. Watch this week's video blog from Property Elite Partner, Rachel Saint DipSURV MRICS, and Consultant, Tatenda Metzger BSc MRICS. This is the fourth in a series of informal discussions between the team.

In this week’s blog, we consider whether public sector investment valuations for financial reporting purposes are defined by RICS as Regulated Purpose Valuations (RPVs). This is recommended reading and a hot topic for all valuers, as well as surveyors working within commercial or corporate real estate in the public sector. This is essential knowledge for both AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.

In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of Medical Centres and Surgery Premises (3rd Edition). This replaces the previous Guidance Note 2nd Edition (published in 2010). As a Professional Standard, this is essential knowledge for any valuers involved in the valuation of this specific asset type. It does not, however, apply to valuations carried out under statutory provisions or of private healthcare properties, e.g., nursing or care home

Property Management is an optional technical RICS APC competency on the Commercial Real Estate pathway, requiring a breadth of knowledge and understanding of statute and practice alike. Find out more from Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS, in this RICS Property Journal Article on what Commercial Real Estate candidates need to know about statutory compliance and property management for the RICS APC.

In this week’s blog, we will provide a general overview of the SCSI routes and assessment requirements. We will look further at the specific process and documentation in future blog articles.

In this week's blog, we take a look at how and why RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and Chartered Surveyors should check out the RICS Annual Review each year. In May 2025, RICS published their Annual Review 2024, including three key documents; the Annual Review itself, the Standards & Regulation Board Annual Report and the Remuneration Report 2024. These relate to the year ending 31 December 2024.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at artificial intelligence, or commonly known as “AI”. Many thanks go to Herbert Okello MRICS, Head of Valuation and Advisory at Knight Frank Uganda, for writing this blog.

In this week’s blog, we look at the impact of the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025, which implemented specific provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and replaced the former Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs).

Want to find out how to get your RICS APC Summary of Experience right first time? Want some top tips from experienced Chartered Surveyors and RICS APC Assessors? Watch this week's video blog from Property Elite Partner, Rachel Saint DipSURV MRICS, and Consultant, Tatenda Metzger BSc MRICS. This is the third in a series of informal discussions between the team.

In this week's blog and Estates Gazette APC Series article, we outline different forms of alienation and the important elements that RICS APC candidates should be aware of. This is essential knowledge for the Leasing & Letting, Property Management and Landlord & Tenant competencies.

In this article, Jen Lemen of Property Elite takes a look at the essentials of residential development for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates.