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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

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 cover the main changes in the new January 2025 edition of the RICS Red Book.

In this ACES Terrier article, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS gives some observations on the new RICS Professional Standard, DCF Valuations.

In this week’s blog, we look at the importance of understanding and analysing market trends, particularly as a residential surveyor. 

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition).

In this week’s blog, we specifically look at UK VPGA 11 – Valuation of UK Residential Property. This is part of the UK National Supplement.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Valuation – Global Standards: UK National Supplement (2023 Edition).

In this week’s blog, we share our practical guidance for comparable evidence research.

In this week's blog, we are featuring a guest blog from NC Real Estate on 'What is Commercial Property'.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at flooding, how to check flood risk and the impact of this on valuation.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Practice Information (formerly an Insight Paper) IFRS 16.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Standard Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding.

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties (2nd Edition).

Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Insight Paper AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients.

In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition) (amended November 2021).

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations.

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