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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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RICS APC Lifeline – New RICS APC Candidate Guide
In this week’s blog, we look at the changes RICS have made in the latest (February 2024) APC candidate guide.
Mar 5, 2024
RICS Property Journal - An A-Z of Inclusive Environments
Ensuring an accessible built environment is as much an ethical obligation as a legal requirement. What do candidates need to know?
Feb 27, 2024
RICS APC Lifeline – Time Management and Chunking
In this week’s blog, we look at a time management technique called chunking, for your RICS APC revision.
Feb 20, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Practice Alert on Phoenix Firms
In this week’s blog, we look at the recently issued RICS Practice Alert relating to phoenix firms.
Feb 13, 2024
Surveyor Stories - Eleni Randle FRICS FAAV MRTPI
Eleni Randle FRICS FAAV MRTPI is a Planner, Surveyor and Valuer with her own businesses.
Feb 6, 2024
Estates Gazette - Inspection and Environmental Risks
In this APC Series Article, we look at five key risks posed by building materials that APC candidates should be aware of when inspecting.
Jan 30, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Market Trends and Analysis
In this week’s blog, we look at the importance of understanding and analysing market trends, particularly as a residential surveyor.
Jan 23, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – BISF Housing
In this week’s blog, we take a look at non-traditional steel-framed housing, built by the British Iron & Steel Federation (BISF).
Jan 16, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Spray Foam Insulation
In this week’s blog, we take a look at spray foam insulation and what you need to know about it as a Residential surveyor.
Jan 9, 2024
RICS APC Lifeline – Session 1 2024 Update
In this week’s blog, we take a look at important updates for the RICS APC assessment process in Session 1 2024.
Dec 12, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition)
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition).
Dec 4, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight - What is the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977?
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977. Thanks go to Clearway for their input to this blog.
Nov 28, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Charitable Business Rates Relief and the Nuffield Health Case
In this week’s blog, we take a look at charitable business rates relief and the recent London Borough (LB) of Merton v Nuffield Health.
Nov 21, 2023
RICS Property Journal - Why I Followed Dad & Granddad Into Surveying
Inspired by her father and grandfather's commercial property careers, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS pursued the same profession.
Nov 14, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Pitch Fibre Drains
Property Elite take a look at pitch fibre drains – a drainage defect found in residential properties.
Nov 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – UK VPGA 11 Valuation of UK Residential Property
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.
Oct 31, 2023
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
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