Hot Topic Highlight – The Future of Ground Rents
This week we take a look at the new legislation contained in the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.
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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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Jen Lemen
- Jun 7
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Guidance Note Planned Preventative Maintenance of Commercial and Resident
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Planned Preventative Maintenance.
Jen Lemen
- Mar 1
Hot Topic Highlight – Impact of Hart v Large
In this week’s blog, we look at the impact of the Hart v Large case on residential surveyors.
Jen Lemen
- Aug 2, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Guidance Note Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes 3rd Edition
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes 3rd Edition.
Jen Lemen
- Jun 29, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Residential Defect Case Study 2
In this week’s blog, we take a look at our second residential defect case study.
Jen Lemen
- Jun 8, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Valuation Duty of Care Caselaw
In this week’s blog, we take a look at caselaw relating to a valuer’s duty of care.
Jen Lemen
- Jun 1, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Residential Defect Case Study 1
In this week’s blog, we take a look at a residential defect case study.
Jen Lemen
- Apr 20, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Hart v Large
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the key legal case of Hart v Large.
Jen Lemen
- Feb 2, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Government Residential Leasehold Reform
In this week’s blog, we look at the Government proposals to reform residential leasehold tenure.
Jen Lemen
- Jan 12, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight - Government How to Rent: The Checklist for Renting in England Guide
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Government’s new version of the How to Rent: The Checklist for Renting in England guide.
Jen Lemen
- Jul 21, 2020
Hot Topic Highlight – Changes to Electrical Safety Requirements in the Private Rented Sector
Property Elite consultant, Jane Forsyth BA (Hons) MRICS, FIRPM, outlines the requirements of the new Electrical Safety Standards.
Jen Lemen
- Jan 6, 2020
Hot Topic Highlight - Home Survey Standard (1st Edition), Professional Statement
Building a better you Property Elite’s sole aim is to build better property professionals - supporting your career every step of the way,...
Jen Lemen
- Aug 7, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Impacts of the Tenant Fees Act 2019
In this blog, we take a look at how the Tenant Fees Act 2019 is affecting the residential sector and inventory taking.
Jen Lemen
- Jul 30, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - 4 More for Summer 2019!
This week, we take a look at 4 more hot topics for Summer 2019. Essential reading for AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates.
Jen Lemen
- Jul 23, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Regulation of Property Agents
We look at the recommendations of the Final Report of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group.
Jen Lemen
- May 14, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - How to Buy Guide (Residential)
This week, we will be taking a look at the Government's newly published How to Buy a Home Guide.
Jen Lemen
- May 2, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Pledge to End Leasehold Abuse
This week, we discuss the recent pledge to crack down on leasehold abuse.
Jen Lemen
- Mar 27, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Right to Manage Consultation
This blog considers the Law Commission’s open consultation on Right to Manage.
Jen Lemen
- Mar 5, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Residential Tenant Letting Fee Ban
This week, we will be looking at the residential tenant letting fee ban.
Jen Lemen
- Feb 5, 2019
Hot Topic Highlight - Residential Agency Update
This week, we will be looking at three key proposals which will affect residential agency during 2019.