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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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CITB Employer Network Funding
In this week's blog, we look at construction industry funding for RICS APC and AssocRICS support and construction-related CPD from the CITB. This is great news if you are a CITB registered employer or a candidate working for a CITB registered firm.
9 hours ago


RICS APC Submission Tips – Active Voice
In this week’s blog, we look at a top tip for writing up your RICS APC or AssocRICS final assessment submission; using the active voice.
This is important as you need to write up your submission concisely and clearly. This includes telling a logical and coherent story about what you did (level 2) and advised (level 3).
Using the active voice, rather than the passive voice, will help you to do this.
Apr 22


Duty to Notify - Business Rates Compliance Obligations
In this week’s blog, Helen Gelsthorpe BSc MSc MRICS, Associate Director at Avison Young UK Ltd, writes about upcoming changes to the business rates system.
Apr 15


Video Blog - RICS APC Case Study Top Tips
Want to find out how to get your RICS APC Case Study right first time? Watch our video blog.
Apr 8


Becoming MRICS in the USA and Americas
In this week’s blog, find out how you can become a Chartered Surveyor if you live and work in the USA or Americas region.
Apr 1


Understanding the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024
In this week’s blog, we take a look at a key change introduced by the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Mar 25


Senior Professional Assessment – Case Study Pitfalls
In this week’s blog, we take a look at two common pitfalls faced by Senior Professional Assessment (SPA) candidates.
Mar 18


Commercial Real Estate Pathway Pitfall - Technical Optional Competencies
In this week’s blog, we look at a common pitfall for RICS APC candidates choosing Commercial Real Estate optional technical competencies.
Mar 11


Hot Topic Highlight - Building Safety Act 2022 and Limitation Periods
We look at changes to limitation periods under the Defective Premises Act 1972 and Building Act 1984 made by the Building Safety Act 2022.
Mar 4


Property Partners Recruitment - 2024 Salary Survey
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Property Recruitment Partners (PRP) Salary Survey 2024.
Feb 25


Hot Topic Highlight - RICS Disability Inclusion Framework
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Disability Inclusion Framework.
Feb 18


A Love Letter to the Estates Gazette
In this week's blog, we look at the importance of reading good quality market press and how this can make you a better Chartered Surveyor.
Feb 11


Hot Topic Highlight - RICS Practice Alert December 2024
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Practice Alert released in December 2024.
Feb 4


The Land Collective - How To Build A Diverse Graduate Talent Pool
In this week's blog, we feature the advice of The Land Collective about how to build a diverse graduate talent pool.
Jan 28


The Fall of ISG: How Did It Happen & What Could We Have Done?
In this week’s blog, we look at the fall of ISG and what you need to know about this as a RICS APC candidate or Chartered Surveyor.
Jan 21


UWE - Becoming a Better Property Professional
In this week's video, Abigail Blumzon FRICS MAPM, consultant to Property Elite, chats with Ytzen van der Werf MA, Programme Leader at UWE.
Jan 14


RICS Valuation – Global Standards (January 2025)
In this week’s blog, we cover the main changes in the new January 2025 edition of the RICS Red Book.
Jan 7


National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2024 Update
Property Elite discusses the update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2024.
Dec 17, 2024


RICS APC Lifeline – RICS Update Winter 2024
In this week’s blog, we review two positive announcements from RICS relating to membership concessions and Modus by RICS.
Dec 10, 2024


RICS Property Agency and Management Principles
In this week’s blog post, we look at the new RICS Global Professional Standard Property Agency and Management Principles, 1st Edition.
Nov 19, 2024
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