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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 – 2023 UK National Supplement to the Red Book Global
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Valuation – Global Standards: UK National Supplement (2023 Edition).
Oct 24, 2023
Estates Gazette - RICS APC Routes
In this APC Series article, using a sample timeline, Jen Lemen charts the journeys of four RICS APC candidates and their respective routes.
Oct 17, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Inspection (Part 2)
Property Elite looks at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates.
Oct 10, 2023
Estates Gazette - RICS APC Pathways
In this APC Series article, Jen Lemen looks at some of the most popular land and property RICS APC pathways and how to choose the right one.
Oct 3, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Service Charges, Pay Now, Argue Later?
In this week’s blog, we look at the service charge case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd.
Sep 26, 2023
Estates Gazette - Residential Hot Topics
In this Estates Gazette Mainly for Students article, we look at residential hot topics for students and RICS APC & AssocRICS candidates.
Sep 19, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – A Practical Guide to Comparable Evidence Research
In this week’s blog, we share our practical guidance for comparable evidence research.
Sep 12, 2023
Guest Blog - What is Commercial Property?
In this week's blog, we are featuring a guest blog from NC Real Estate on 'What is Commercial Property'.
Aug 29, 2023
News on the Block - RICS Guidance Note Health & Safety for Residential Property Managers
What do you need to know as an AssocRICS or APC candidate about the RICS Guidance Note Health & Safety for Residential Property Managers?
Aug 22, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Top Tips for Using the Land Registry
In this blog article, we look at four ways you can use the Land Registry to identify who owns or leases a property or piece of land.
Aug 15, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Inspection (Part 1)
In this week’s blog we take a look at the Inspection technical competency.
Aug 8, 2023
Estates Gazette - APC Series - Rent Reviews and Calderbank Offers
In this Estates Gazette APC Series article, we explore why candidates declaring Landlord & Tenant to level 3 need to understand Calderbanks.
Aug 1, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – An Introduction to Structural Movement and Cracking
In this week’s article, we explore an introduction to cracking.
Jul 25, 2023
RICS Built Environment Journal - An A–Z of Contract Administration for the APC
In this RICS Built Environment Journal article, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS sets out an A-Z of Contract Administration.
Jul 18, 2023
All About the End Point Assessment for Surveying Apprentices
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the end point assessments for level 3 and 6 surveying apprentices.
Jul 11, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Practice Alert for Residential Home Surveys
In this week’s blog, we are raising awareness of the recent RICS Practice Alert for residential home surveys.
Jul 4, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Consumer Guidance to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Consumer Guide to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Jun 13, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Flooding
In this week’s blog, we take a look at flooding, how to check flood risk and the impact of this on valuation.
Jun 6, 2023
Top 10 Common Grammar Mistakes in RICS APC Submissions
In this week’s blog, we share our top 10 most common grammar mistakes made by RICS APC candidates in their final submissions.
May 30, 2023
How to Use SmartArt Effectively for Your RICS APC Presentation Visual Aid
In this week’s blog, we look at how you can use SmartArt to produce an effective visual aid for use during your RICS APC final assessment.
May 23, 2023
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