Fire safety is a critical consideration in building design and construction – and building surveying APC candidates must demonstrate a wide range of knowledge to achieve the relevant competency.
Aug 12, 2025•7 min
This week Rachel and Tatenda discussion preparation for your APC Interview....
Aug 05, 2025•13 min
In this week’s podcast, we consider whether public sector investment valuations for financial reporting purposes are defined by RICS as Regulated Purpose Valuations (RPVs). This was the subject of a RICS Report on Public Sector Valuer Rotation, published in May 2025.
Jul 29, 2025•3 min
In this week’s Podcast, 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)
Jul 17, 2025•5 min
Property management is an optional competency on the commercial real estate pathway that requires a breadth of knowledge and understanding of statute and practice alike. This week we discuss how to demonstrate this knowledge to achieve the Property Management competency.
Jul 15, 2025•9 min
In this week's podcast, we will provide a general overview of the SCSI routes and assessment requirements. We will look further at the specific process and documentation in future podcasts and articles.
Jul 08, 2025•4 min
This week, Frankie takes a look at how and why you should check out the RICS annual review.
Jul 01, 2025•4 min
This week, we take a look at a recent RICS update to measuring guidance. This is essential knowledge for all candidates taking the Measurement competency.
Jun 24, 2025•2 min
In this week's blog, Jen Lemen outlines different forms of alienation and the important elements that APC candidates should be aware of.
Jun 12, 2025•6 min
This week we take a look at the impact of the changes to the new Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Jun 10, 2025•5 min
This week, Rachel and Tatenda sit down to chat about your APC Summary of Experience.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
In this week's podcast, we take a look at the essentials of Residential Development.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
May 20, 2025•9 min
This week we discuss choosing your competencies and planning for the future!
May 13, 2025•5 min
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: 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
May 06, 2025•13 min
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.
Apr 22, 2025•4 min
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.
Apr 15, 2025•7 min
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
Apr 08, 2025•15 min
In this week’s blog, find out how Property Elite are supporting RICS APC candidates in the Americas region.
Apr 01, 2025•8 min
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’.
Mar 25, 2025•4 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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.
Mar 04, 2025•4 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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.
Feb 18, 2025•3 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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.
Feb 03, 2025•4 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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.
Jan 14, 2025•56 min•Season 8Ep. 2
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.
Jan 07, 2025•8 min•Season 8Ep. 1
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.
Nov 26, 2024•7 min•Season 7Ep. 20
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!
Nov 19, 2024•7 min•Season 7Ep. 19
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.
Nov 12, 2024•48 min•Season 7Ep. 18
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.
Nov 05, 2024•7 min•Season 7Ep. 17
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.uk/ Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Oct 29, 2024•8 min•Season 7Ep. 16
In this weeks podcast, Babatunji Adegoke takes a look at trends in digital construction.
Oct 22, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 15