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Dec 14, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 29
In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS’ consultation on the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book Global). This is essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Valuation as a competency, as well as any qualified RICS Registered Valuers.
Dec 07, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this week’s podcast, we look at the Government’s First Homes scheme. This is essential listening for any candidates with Planning or Purchase & Sale as a technical competency, as well as any candidates who are involved with affordable housing or the wider residential property market.
Nov 23, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Regulation paper on the Use of Social Media: Guidance for RICS Members (Version 1). We will cover some of the key principles of the guidance in this blog article.
Nov 16, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In this week’s blog, we look at the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), now in it’s 3rd edition, published on 20 July 2021. This is essential reading for Planning & Development pathway RICS APC candidates, as well as any candidates involved in the planning process.
Nov 09, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this week’s podcast, we look at the outcome of the RICS Independent Review by Alison Levitt QC. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified RICS Members.
Nov 02, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at our top tips relating to the RICS APC Log Book and Case Study Template.
Oct 19, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Thinking about a career in property or construction? Thinking of becoming of Chartered Surveyor? How to Become a Chartered Surveyor, written by co-founder of Property Elite, Jen Lemen, demystifies the process and provides a clear road map for candidates to follow. The book outlines potential pathways and practice areas within the profession and includes the breadth and depth of surveying, from commercial, residential and project management, to geomatics and quantity surveying....
Oct 12, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this week’s podcast, we look at the new RICS Strategic Public Sector Asset Management Global (3rd Edition) 2021.
Oct 05, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 20
All APC and AssocRICS candidates need to have an understanding and awareness of fire safety. You can read our previous articles on fire safety in our blog archive. Today, we will be focussing on the Fire Safety Act 2021. This sits within the wider context of Government reform relating to fire and building safety, e.g., Building Safety Bill, which we will focus on in future blog articles.
Sep 28, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Automated Valuation Models (AVM) roadmap. This is part of RICS’ response to the growing use of AVMs by the property industry and likely to lead to new guidance, standards and content. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Valuation and Loan Security Valuation competencies.
Sep 21, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 18
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Land Measurement for Planning and Development Purposes. This is essential reading for candidates pursuing the Measurement competency, as well as Planning & Development pathway candidates.
Aug 31, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this week's podcast, we take a look at a flexible leasing case study at Kingland, Poole. This is essential reading for any candidates pursuing the (commercial property) Leasing & Letting competency. It will also be interesting reading for any candidates involved in redevelopment or regeneration schemes and investment or asset management.
Aug 10, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes 3rd Edition. This is essential listening for RICS APC and AssocRICS Valuation and Residential candidates, as well as candidates on other pathways involved with valuing residential property. The full Guidance Note can be downloaded on the RICS website....
Aug 03, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). This is essential listening for RICS APC Property Finance & Investment candidates, as well as candidates on other pathways pursuing Property Finance & Funding as a technical competency. It will also be of relevance to candidates advising on interest rates to be used in residual land valuations and development appraisals, as well as asset and investment managers.
Jul 27, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Asbestos: Legal Requirements and Best Practice for Property Professionals and Clients 4th Edition. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, particularly in relation to the mandatory Health & Safety competency. It is also relevant to the Inspection and Legal/Regulatory Compliance competencies. The full Guidance Note can be downloaded on the RICS website . You can read more about the basics relatin...
Jul 20, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this weeks podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Assessing Viability in Planning under the NPPF 2019 for England. This is essential reading for RICS APC Planning & Development candidates, as well as any candidates pursuing Planning as a technical competency. The full Guidance Note can be downloaded on the RICS website ....
Jul 13, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week we take a look at the RICS Defining Our Future: Summary of Responses
Jun 15, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this week’s blog, we take a look at caselaw relating to a valuer’s duty of care. In future blogs, we will look at other areas of valuation caselaw, such as the margin of acceptable error. Always remember that claims are a complex area. Legal advice should always be sought if in doubt or in the event of a claim. This blog is, therefore, essential reading for all candidates pursuing Valuation as a technical competency, irrespective of your pathway.
Jun 08, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this week’s blog, we look at why you might want to become a Fellow of the RICS (FRICS) and how this can provide a boost to your career prospects. You can read the full guidance and access the application procedure via the RICS website .
May 25, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property. This is essential reading particularly for RICS APC and AssocRICS Building Surveying candidates, as well as candidates involved with acquisition due diligence for commercial property purchases.
May 18, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at zoning – a method of valuation analysis for retail property. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Valuation as a technical competency.
May 11, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at some of the key points of the Agriculture Act 2020. Essential reading for RICS APC candidates on the Rural pathway, as well as candidates on other pathways involved with rural or agricultural property or land.
May 03, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this week's podcast, we look at five key topics relevant to the Inclusive Environments competency. This is a level 1 mandatory competency on all pathways, so it is essential listening for RICS APC candidates.
Apr 27, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this week's podcast, we take a look at the key legal case of Hart v Large. This will be of relevance to all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, particularly those involved in any aspect of residential surveying or delivering home surveys to consumers. You can read the full judgement in the Court of Appeal, which dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court’s judgement.
Apr 20, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this week's podcast, we look at the new RICS Global Code of Practice Procurement of Facility Management 1st Edition. This is essential listening for candidates on the Facilities Management (FM) pathway, as well as candidates on other pathways involved in the provision of FM services.
Apr 13, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this week's podcast, we look at the Senior Professional Assessment (SPA) final assessment interview. If you use the Search box at the top of our blog pages, you can check out our previous articles looking at other elements of the SPA assessment process.
Apr 06, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This podcast summarises what you need to know about the new RICS Guidance Note, Valuation of Properties in Multi-Storey, Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding (1st Edition). This is essential listening for any candidates who are involved in valuing residential property, particularly in relation to the Valuation and Loan Security Valuation competencies.
Mar 30, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This podcast discusses the Measurement technical competency, which relates to the data capture and measurement of land and property. Specifically, we will be looking at measuring tools, limitations and how to measure accurately. It is essential listening for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates on a wide range of pathways, including Environmental Surveying, Geomatics, Planning & Development, Land & Resources, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Residential,...
Mar 16, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This podcast discusses the Development Appraisals technical competency, which relates to the ‘commercial and/or public assessment of a property or infrastructure based development scheme and its appraisal from inception through to completion’.
Mar 09, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
