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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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Hot Topic Highlight - RICS Practice Alert December 2024
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Practice Alert released in December 2024.
Feb 4
Estates Gazette - Know Your Rights of Light
Jen Lemen provides an overview of rights of light and what the new RICS Professional Standard means for the profession.
Jun 25, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI)
In this week’s blog, we look at cavity wall insulation (CWI) in residential property.
Mar 12, 2024
Estates Gazette - Inspection and Environmental Risks
In this APC Series Article, we look at five key risks posed by building materials that APC candidates should be aware of when inspecting.
Jan 30, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – BISF Housing
In this week’s blog, we take a look at non-traditional steel-framed housing, built by the British Iron & Steel Federation (BISF).
Jan 16, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Spray Foam Insulation
In this week’s blog, we take a look at spray foam insulation and what you need to know about it as a Residential surveyor.
Jan 9, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Pitch Fibre Drains
Property Elite take a look at pitch fibre drains – a drainage defect found in residential properties.
Nov 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Inspection (Part 2)
Property Elite looks at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates.
Oct 10, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Top Tips for Using the Land Registry
In this blog article, we look at four ways you can use the Land Registry to identify who owns or leases a property or piece of land.
Aug 15, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Inspection (Part 1)
In this week’s blog we take a look at the Inspection technical competency.
Aug 8, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – An Introduction to Structural Movement and Cracking
In this week’s article, we explore an introduction to cracking.
Jul 25, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Practice Alert for Residential Home Surveys
In this week’s blog, we are raising awareness of the recent RICS Practice Alert for residential home surveys.
Jul 4, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Flooding
In this week’s blog, we take a look at flooding, how to check flood risk and the impact of this on valuation.
Jun 6, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight - Steel v Concrete Construction
In this week’s blog, Hilan Shah MRICS, discusses the differences between steel and concrete construction, across six main areas.
May 16, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Valuation Approach for Multi-Storey Residential Buildings with Cladding
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Standard Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding.
Apr 11, 2023
Estates Gazette - APC Series - Tools of the Trade (Inspection)
In this APC Series article, we look at the essential tools a surveyor might need for their work.
Apr 4, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Why can Chimney Breasts be Problematic?
In this week’s blog, we look at the potential implications and risks relating to the removal of chimney breasts.
Mar 14, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Defective Housing
In this week’s blog, we take a look at defective housing and the Housing Act 1985.
Mar 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Dampness in Buildings Part 3
In this week’s blog, Brian Robinson MRICS, Building Surveying consultant at Property Elite, discusses dampness in buildings.
Feb 7, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – Dampness in Buildings Part 2
In this week’s blog, Brian Robinson MRICS, Building Surveying consultant at Property Elite, discusses dampness in buildings.
Jan 10, 2023
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