5 Top Tips for Becoming a Great RICS APC Counsellor
This week Jen covers 5 tips to becoming a great RICS APC Counsellor.

This week Jen covers 5 tips to becoming a great RICS APC Counsellor.
This week, Jen provides us with an update on the RICS Bichard Review.
Jake Edwards takes us through his experience with Online Assessment Centres.
Abigail Blumzon takes us through the second part of her blog on the RICS Black Book.
Abigail Blumzon takes us through the first part of her blog on the RICS Black Book.
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Insight Paper Network Rail Policy for Letting Waste Sites: Sharing Knowledge to Support Professionals (March 2022). The paper was authored by Mark McKay MRICS, Senior Development Surveyor at Network Rail and Consultant to Property Elite. The paper relates to all waste management property, except for landfill sites. Mark commented that: As part of the RICS championing sustainable practices across the built environment, I have devised a set of ‘best practic...
This week we are taking a look at the prospects for landlords recovering commercial rent arrears by forfeiture or the use of Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR).
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This week we take a look at the new legislation contained in the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. The legislation received Royal Assent in February 2022 and will effectively ban ground rents under new leases. The government has committed to bringing the Act in to force within 6 months, ie, by 8 August 2022 (except for leases of Retirement Homes which will not apply until 1 April 2023).
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Planned Preventative Maintenance of Commercial and Residential Property 1st Edition. Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and linking into competencies such as Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Landlord & Tenant, Maintenance Management and Housing Maintenance, Repair and Improvements.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Valuation as a technical competency. We recommend reading the full review, as it provides helpful context and further detail into how the valuation industry is changing in 2022 and beyond.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Boundaries: Procedures for Boundary Identification, Demarcation and Dispute Resolution England and Wales (4th Edition).
In this week’s podcast, we look at the updated RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM). Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with the cost management of construction projects and maintenance works. You can download a copy of the updated NRM here .
In this weeks podcast, we take a look at Class Q permitted development rights. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with any involvement in the planning process or agricultural buildings.
In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Consumer Guide to Compulsory Purchase. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with compulsory purchase. You can download the full Guide here . It is primarily aimed towards clients, business owners and homeowners, explaining the compulsory purchase process and how surveyors can assist. It is not professional guidance for surveyors, but instead provides an easy to understand overview of the process. In a future blog article...
In this week’s podcast, we have put together an A-Z of investment terms. This will be interesting reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in valuation and investment management.
Today we look at how to close down an RICS Regulated firm. Essential knowledge for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the mandatory Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.
In this week’s podcast, we look at our top 10 tips for revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at how you can use our traffic light approach to select your FRICS fellowship characteristics. You can download a copy here . We have already discussed the FRICS membership level and requirements in a previous podcast.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at our top 5 tips to ace your AssocRICS Summary of Experience. This is essential listening for all AssocRICS candidates.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Responsible Business Framework. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the Sustainability competency, as well as any candidates on the Facilities Management pathway. You can download a full copy of the Framework here ....
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and how it is measured. ESG is becoming an important corporate and investment requirement, so all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates need to be aware of it in relation to the Sustainability competency.
In this week’s podcast, we look at the impact of the Hart v Large case on residential surveyors. You can read more about the case itself in this blog. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates on the Residential or Valuation pathways, or any candidates with Valuation as a technical competency.
Today we take a look at the latest International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) update. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates undertaking the Measurement competency, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 1st Edition. This is essential listening for residential RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Inspection and Valuation competencies. Although the guidance is primarily aimed at residential surveyors, it is of wider relevance to any candidates with Inspection or Valuation as technical competencies.
This week guest contributor Alice McCusker gives us her top tips for APC Success!
In this week’s blog, we look at the new submission process for RICS APC candidates submitting for final assessment in Spring 2022.
In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Bichard Review, an independent review into the RICS’ purpose, governance and strategy. This is essential reading for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as qualified surveyors.
Today we look at the new Class MA permitted development (PD) right. This is essential listening for RICS APC Planning & Development candidates, as well as any candidates involved in advising clients on planning and potential uses for commercial premises.
“Unfortunately you have been unsuccessful in your assessment. To support you coming forward again you will receive a feedback report shortly. Further details on the next steps will be sent to you.” In today's podcast, guest contributor Olivia Proudley (https://www.proudleyassociates.com) examines how to bounce back from APC referral.