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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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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.
Jan 7
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 10, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – Market Trends and Analysis
In this week’s blog, we look at the importance of understanding and analysing market trends, particularly as a residential surveyor.Â
Jan 23, 2024
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition)
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition).
Dec 4, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – UK VPGA 11 Valuation of UK Residential Property
In this week’s blog, we specifically look at UK VPGA 11 – Valuation of UK Residential Property. This is part of the UK National Supplement.
Oct 31, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – 2023 UK National Supplement to the Red Book Global
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Valuation – Global Standards: UK National Supplement (2023 Edition).
Oct 24, 2023
Hot Topic Highlight – A Practical Guide to Comparable Evidence Research
In this week’s blog, we share our practical guidance for comparable evidence research.
Sep 12, 2023
Guest Blog - What is Commercial Property?
In this week's blog, we are featuring a guest blog from NC Real Estate on 'What is Commercial Property'.
Aug 29, 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 – RICS Practice Information IFRS 16
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Practice Information (formerly an Insight Paper) IFRS 16.
Apr 18, 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
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties (2nd Edition).
Nov 15, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Insight Paper AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Insight Paper AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients.
Oct 25, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition)
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition) (amended November 2021).
Sep 27, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations.
May 31, 2022
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Red Book Global 2022 Update
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Dec 7, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – First Homes Scheme
In this week’s blog, we look at the Government’s First Homes scheme.
Nov 29, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Automated Valuation Models Roadmap
In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Automated Valuation Models (AVM) roadmap.
Sep 21, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – RICS Guidance Note Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes 3rd Edition
In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes 3rd Edition.
Aug 2, 2021
Hot Topic Highlight – Valuation Duty of Care Caselaw
In this week’s blog, we take a look at caselaw relating to a valuer’s duty of care.
Jun 8, 2021
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