In this week’s blog post, we look at the new RICS Global Professional Standard Property Agency and Management Principles, 1st Edition. This becomes effective from 1 January 2025. This sets both new mandatory (‘must’) and best practice (‘should’) requirements and expectations for RICS members and firms.…

When writing your AssocRICS or APC final assessment submission, plagiarism is an absolute no. It contravenes the Rule 1 of the RICS Rules of Conduct and is not conduct expected of a RICS professional. In this weeks podcast, we delve into the subject!

Property Elite provided a webinar to RICS Matrics Cornwall looking at ethics and hot topics. This is perfect informal CPD for qualified Chartered Surveyors and RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates.

All successful design, development and construction projects rely on precise and accurate mapping and measurement at the start, and throughout, the process. This week, Alan Thunhurst FRICS takes a look at what it takes to achieve the Geomatics Competency.

In this week's podcast, we look at the latest RICS guidance for Session 1 2025 APC assessments. There is one key change, as well as some helpful reminders on what you need to do to ensure that your submission is valid and accepted by RICS.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.…

In this weeks podcast, Babatunji Adegoke takes a look at trends in digital construction.

In this week’s podcast, we summarise the key changes to RICS professional fees in 2025. There has been controversy over the changes within the surveying industry, so keep an eye out for any reaction and further changes by RICS in the coming months.

In this week's podcast, Rachel and Daniel discuss techniques for team building, and talk about what good teamwork means to them.

In this week's episode, Michelle and Rachel discuss dealing with nerves when preparation for an APC interview.

In this week's episode, Rachel and Daniel continue their discussion on what Leadership means to them.

In this week's podcast, we look at what you can do should you receive the dreaded notification that you have been unsuccessful and have been referred.

In this week's Podcast, Rachel and Daniel look at what Leadership means to them.

In todays podcast, Property Elite's Rachel and Michelle chat about what to expect from your APC Interview.

In this week’s blog, we look at the changes RICS have made in the latest (February 2024) AssocRICS candidate guide.

RICS have published a new overall RICS APC pathway guide and individual sector-specific pathway guides on their website.

In this week’s blog, we look at a time management technique called chunking. This is a great way to keep focussed and avoid burnout when revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview, or to keep yourself on track when you are writing up your RICS APC final assessment submission.

In this week’s blog, we look at the recently issued RICS Practice Alert relating to phoenix firms. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified surveyors. It is relevant to the Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at spray foam insulation and what you need to know about it as a Residential surveyor. This is essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates dealing with residential property (or mixed-use property with a residential element), particularly relating to the Building Pathology, Inspection, Loan Se…

In this week's podcast, we take a look at BISF Housing.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/p…

In this week's podcast, we take a look at important updates for the RICS APC assessment process in Session 1 2024.

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

In this week's podcast, we take a look at charitable business rates relief and the recent London LB Merton v Nuffield Health [2023] UKSC 18 case.

This week we take a look at pitch fibre drains – a drainage defect that you may come across if you inspect residential properties for valuation or survey purposes. This is relevant knowledge for the Inspection, Construction Technology & Environmental Services and Building Pathology technical competencies, for both Residential and Building Surveying…

In this week’s podcast, we specifically look at UK VPGA 11 – Valuation of UK Residential Property. This is part of the UK National Supplement, which is published in a new edition to take effect on 1 May 2024.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Valuation – Global Standards: UK National Supplement (2023 Edition). This is essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and Chartered Surveyors undertaking valuation work in the UK.

In this week’s podcast we take a further look at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates following this competency. Thank you to Brian Robinson, Property Elite consultant, for writing this blog.

In this week's podcast, we look at the service charge case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd. This has confirmed the concept of ‘pay now, argue later’, following a Supreme Court judgement.

In this week’s podcast, we share our practical guidance for comparable evidence research. This builds on our past blog on the RICS Professional Standard (formerly a Guidance Note) Comparable Evidence in Real Estate Valuation. This is essential listening for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates who are researching comparable evidence in relation to …

In this podcast, we look at four ways you can use the Land Registry to identify who owns or leases a property or piece of land. This could form part of your due diligence into ownership, tenure, boundaries, lease information or transaction price. This is an essential skill for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and qualified AssocRICS surveyors …

In this week’s podcast we take a look at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates following this competency. We have split this blog into two parts, with part 2 coming soon! Thank you to Brian Robinson, Property Elite consultant, for writing this blog.…

This week we explore an introduction to cracking. This will be relevant knowledge for all surveyors, particularly RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates with Inspection or Building Pathology as a technical competency.

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the end point assessments for level 3 and 6 surveying apprentices.

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the RICS Consumer Guide to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with any involvement in party wall work, in addition to the Legal & Regulatory Compliance and Inspection competencies.

In this week's podcast, we take a look at flooding, how to check flood risk and the impact of this on valuation. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates taking Valuation as a technical competency.

In this week’s blog, in the midst of reviewing RICS APC submissions, we thought it would be helpful to share our top 10 most common grammar mistakes you should be aware of.

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 interview.

In this week's podcast, Hilan Shah looks into the differences between Steel and Concrete in construction.

In this week’s blog, Eliane Lourenço MRICS, Chartered Surveyor and consultant at Property Elite, shares her recommended approach when answering APC questions. Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www…

In this week's podcast, we look at ways to plan your revision for your RICS APC final assessment interview. This is essential listening for all candidates!Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.fac…

In this week's video, we take a look at the RICS Insight Paper IFRS 16: Principles for UK Real Estate Professionals (Accounting for Leases on the Balance Sheet). This is essential reading for RICS APC candidates relating to the mandatory competency, Accounting Principles and Procedures.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation Approach for Properties in Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding (1st Edition). This is essential listening for all residential valuers, whether AssocRICS or APC candidates or RICS Registered Valuers.…

In this week's podcast, we look at how to advise a client post-completion of a property acquisition or disposal. Essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Purchase & Sale as a technical competency.

This week, we look at the potential implications and risks relating to the removal of chimney breasts. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology, and other related, technical competencies.

In this weeks podcast, we take a look at Defective Housing, and the Housing Act 1985. Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us: Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsap…

In this week's podcast, we look at the new definitions for different types of RICS guidance, including Professional Standards and Practice Information. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified AssocRICS surveyors and Chartered Surveyors.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the proposed increase in targets under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) and how you can recommend that clients achieve these. Essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the mandatory Sustainability competency.

This week we look at the RICS Guidance Note Surveyors Advising in Respect of the Electronic Communications Code (1st Edition). This is essential listening for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in the telecommunications sector.

In this week's podcast, we take a look at dampness in buildings. This is part 3 of 3!

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at what to consider if you are advising a client on a surrender & renewal of a commercial property, particularly in relation to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) implications. This will be interesting reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates who have Landlord & Tenant and/or Leasing & Letting as a technical …

In this week’s podcast, we look at tacit relocation. This is a Scottish common law principle (also known as doctrine) relating to the termination of commercial leases. This is essential listening for any Scottish RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Landlord & Tenant, Property Management and Leasing/Letting competencies.…