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Competencies & Career Planning - RICS APC Lifeline
This week we discuss choosing your competencies and planning for the future!
How to Choose the Right Competencies (APC Top Tips)
In this week's podcast, Rachel & Tatenda chat about choosing your APC Competencies.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:
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APC Submission Tips: Active Voice
In this week's video, we look at a top tip for writing up your RICS APC or AssocRICS final assessment submission; using the active voice.
'Duty to Notify' Mandatory Business Rates Compliance Obligations Imminent
In this week’s blog, Helen Gelsthorpe BSc MSc MRICS, Associate Director at Avison Young UK Ltd, writes about upcoming changes to the business rates system.
APC Case Study (APC Top Tips)
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Becoming MRICS in the USA and Americas
In this week’s blog, find out how Property Elite are supporting RICS APC candidates in the Americas region.
Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024 - Hot Topic Highlight
In this week's video, we take a look at a key change introduced by the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024. This relates to the ‘two year rule’.
Building Safety Act 2022 and Limitation Periods - Hot Topic Highlight
In this week’s podcast, we look at changes to limitation periods under the Defective Premises Act 1972 and Building Act 1984 made by the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022.
RICS Disability Inclusion Framework - Hot Topic Highlight (APC)
This week, we take a look at the new RICS Disability Inclusion Framework. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified surveyors.
RICS Practice Alert December 2024
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Practice Alert released in December 2024. This is essential for all candidates, trainees and students (Attached Class of membership) pursuing RICS membership (AssocRICS and MRICS), as well as any Chartered Surveyors or AssocRICS surveyors supervising candidates, trainees and students.
UWE Bristol x Property Elite
The conversation features a senior lecturer at UWE Bristol discussing their role in real estate education. They teach both undergraduate and master's programs, emphasising distance learning and practical skills.
RICS Valuation – Global Standards (January 2025)
In this week’s blog, we cover the main changes in the new January 2025 edition of RICS Valuation – Global Standards, otherwise known as the Red Book.
This is essential reading for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates with Valuation as a technical competency, as well as qualified surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers.
RICS Global Professional Standard Property Agency and Management Principles - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
The Pitfalls of Plagiarism - RICS APC Lifeline
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!
RICS Matrics Cornwall x Property Elite - Ethics and Hot Topics
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.
How to Achieve the Geomatics Competency - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
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.
Session 1 2025 Assessments - RICS APC Lifeline
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.
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Trends in Digital Construction - Hot Topic Highlight
In this weeks podcast, Babatunji Adegoke takes a look at trends in digital construction.
RICS Professional Fees in 2025 - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
Teambuilding & Teamwork
In this week's podcast, Rachel and Daniel discuss techniques for team building, and talk about what good teamwork means to them.
Dealing with Nerves - Property Elite (RICS APC)
In this week's episode, Michelle and Rachel discuss dealing with nerves when preparation for an APC interview.
Leadership (Part 2) - Property Elite (APC RICS)
In this week's episode, Rachel and Daniel continue their discussion on what Leadership means to them.
APC Appeals Process (RICS APC)
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.
Leadership (Part 1) - Property Elite (APC RICS)
In this week's Podcast, Rachel and Daniel look at what Leadership means to them.
What will my APC be like?
In todays podcast, Property Elite's Rachel and Michelle chat about what to expect from your APC Interview.
New AssocRICS Candidate Guide - RICS APC Lifeline
In this week’s blog, we look at the changes RICS have made in the latest (February 2024) AssocRICS candidate guide.
Time Management & Chunking - RICS APC Lifeline
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.
RICS Practice Alert - Phoenix Firms
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.
Spray Foam Insulation - Hot Topic Highlight
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 Security Valuation and Valuation competencies. It is also vitally important knowledge if you are looking to purchase a residential property yourself!
After listening to this Podcast, we recommend reading the related RICS Consumer Guide and Inspection Protocol, available through the PCA (for building professionals). When reading these, please ensure you read the caveats and scope of each document.
Many thanks go to Tim Hayden-Kenny and Geoff Hunt for their advice and assistance in writing this article.
BSIF Housing - Hot Topic Highlight
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/propertyelitej #property #residential #buildingsurveyor #quantitysurveyor #CPD #RICSAPC #surveyor #construction #commercial #MRICS #AssocRICS #lovesurveying #valuation #MAPM #RTPI #CIOB #MCIOB #FRICS #charteredsurveyor
RICS APC Lifeline – Session 1 2024 Update
In this week's podcast, we take a look at important updates for the RICS APC assessment process in Session 1 2024.
RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight
In this week's podcast, we take a look at the RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition).
Charitable Business Rates Relief and the Nuffield Health Case - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
Pitch Fibre Drains - Hot Topic Highlight
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 pathway RICS APC candidates.
UK VPGA 11 Valuation of UK Residential Property - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
2023 UK National Supplement to the Red Book Global - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
Inspection (Part 2) - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
Service Charges, Pay Now, Argue Later? - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
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.
A Practical Guide to Comparable Evidence Research - Hot Topic Highlight
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 the Valuation, Leasing & Letting, Purchase & Sale and Landlord & Tenant competencies, amongst others
Top Tips for Using the Land Registry - Hot Topic Highlight
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 and Chartered Surveyors across a variety of different instructions.
Inspection (Part 1) - Hot Topic Highlight
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.
Structural Movement & Cracking - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
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.
All about the end point assessment for surveying apprentices - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
In this week's podcast, we take a look at the end point assessments for level 3 and 6 surveying apprentices.
RICS Consumer Guidance to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
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.
Flood Risk - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)
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.
Top 10 Common Grammar Mistakes in RICS APC Submissions - RICS APC Lifeline
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.
How to use SmartArt effectively for your RICS APC presentation visual aid - RICS APC Lifeline
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.
Steel Vs Concrete - Hot Topic Highlight
In this week's podcast, Hilan Shah looks into the differences between Steel and Concrete in construction.
The key to answering APC questions - RICS APC Lifeline
In this week’s blog, Eliane Lourenço MRICS, Chartered Surveyor and consultant at Property Elite, shares her recommended approach when answering APC questions.
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