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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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Hot Topic Highlight - Artificial Intelligence for Surveyors and Valuation Work
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.
6 hours ago


The End of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
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).
Jun 10


Video Blog - RICS APC Summary of Experience Tips
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.
Jun 2


Estates Gazette - Alienation in Action
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.
May 27


Building a Better You in Real Estate
In this article, Jen Lemen of Property Elite takes a look at the essentials of residential development for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates.
May 20


Estates Gazette - Competencies and Career Planning
In this article, Jen Lemen of Property Elite outlines the RICS APC competency selection process, and what it means for your future prospects.
May 13


Video Blog - How to Choose your RICS APC Competencies
Want to find out how to select your RICS APC competencies? 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 second in a series of informal discussions between the team.
May 6


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.
Apr 29


Building a Better You
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
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