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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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Cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS Assessment Attempts
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.
Dec 16, 2025


New Pilot AssocRICS and RICS APC Pathways
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.
Sep 9, 2025


RICS APC Lifeline – New Candidate and Counsellor Guides
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.
Aug 26, 2025


Becoming a Chartered Surveyor in Ireland via SCSI
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.
Jul 8, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Using the Active Voice in your RICS APC Submission
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, 2025


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 7, 2025
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