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Our blog provides a wealth of information, tips and advice on the RICS APC, AssocRICS and FRICS qualifications, together with industry hot topics and career support. This can count towards your RICS CPD requirements for the year.
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The Fall of ISG: How Did It Happen & What Could We Have Done?
In this week’s blog, we look at the fall of ISG and what you need to know about this as a RICS APC candidate or Chartered Surveyor.
Jan 14
Property Elite x UWE Bristol - Becoming a Better Property & Construction Professional
In this week's video, Abigail Blumzon FRICS MAPM, consultant to Property Elite, chats with Ytzen van der Werf MA, Programme Leader at UWE.
Jan 7
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Valuation – Global Standards (January 2025)
In this week’s blog, we cover the main changes in the new January 2025 edition of the RICS Red Book.
Dec 17, 2024
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2024 Update
Property Elite discusses the update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2024.
Dec 10, 2024
RICS APC Lifeline – RICS Update Winter 2024
In this week’s blog, we review two positive announcements from RICS relating to membership concessions and Modus by RICS.
Nov 19, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – New RICS Property Agency and Management Principles
In this week’s blog post, we look at the new RICS Global Professional Standard Property Agency and Management Principles, 1st Edition.
Nov 19, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight - The Pitfalls of Plagiarism
In this week's blog, we look at what plagiarism is, how it can affect your RICS APC and how you can ensure you avoid it at all costs.
Nov 12, 2024
RICS Matrics Cornwall - Ethics & Hot Topics
Property Elite provided a webinar to RICS Matrics Cornwall looking at ethics and hot topics. Perfect CPD for RICS APC candidates.
Nov 5, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight - How to Achieve Competence in the Geomatics Pathway
In this week’s blog, Alan Thunhurst FRICS, explains how RICS APC candidates can achieve success in the Geomatics pathway.
Oct 29, 2024
RICS APC Lifeline – Session 1 2025 Assessments
In this week’s blog, we look at the latest RICS guidance for Session 1 2025 APC assessments.
Oct 22, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight - Trends in Digital Construction
In this week’s blog, Babatunji Adegoke BSc MSc MRICS writes about trends in digital construction.
Oct 15, 2024
RICS Professional Fees in 2025
In this week’s blog, we summarise the key changes to RICS professional fees in 2025.
Oct 8, 2024
Candidate Success Story - Oliver Rodriguez
In this week's blog, learn about Oliver's journey to becoming a Chartered Surveyor.
Oct 1, 2024
RICS Property Journal - An A–Z of Lease Terms for APC
In this RICS Property Journal Article, find out what Commercial Real Estate candidates need to know about lease terms for the RICS APC.
Sep 24, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight - Back to Industry with Sinéad Clarkson
Read Back to Industry—Evaluating Women’s Return to Chartered Accreditation Post-Maternity in the Built Environment Sector Professions.
Sep 17, 2024
Video Blog - Teamwork and Team Building
Property Elite discuss techniques for team building, and talk about what good teamwork means to them.
Sep 10, 2024
ACES Terrier - DCF Valuations, the New Norm?
In this ACES Terrier article, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS gives some observations on the new RICS Professional Standard, DCF Valuations.
Sep 3, 2024
Video Blog - Leadership (Part 3 of 3)
In this week’s video blog, we discuss leadership in part 3 of a 3 part video blog series. Particularly relevant for RICS SPA candidates.
Aug 27, 2024
RICS Built Environment Journal - How to Achieve the Legal/Regulatory Compliance Competency
Read this RICS Built Environment Journal Article on the RICS APC Legal/Regulatory Compliance competency.
Aug 20, 2024
Estates Gazette - Know Your Place in the Lifecycle
In this Estates Gazette APC Series article, Jen Lemen takes a look at how the various RICS APC pathways fit within the property lifecycle.
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