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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.

Dec 19, 2017

Health & Safety

Hot Topic Highlight - Asbestos

This week we will take a look at asbestos - the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK.

Hot Topic Highlight - Do you know your CPRs from your BPRs?

Nov 1, 2017

Purchase & Sale

Hot Topic Highlight - Do you know your CPRs from your BPRs?

In this article, we look at the Consumer and Business Protection Regulations 2018.

Hot Topic Highlight - Lease Renewals and Interim Rent

Nov 1, 2017

Landlord & Tenant (Commercial)

Hot Topic Highlight - Lease Renewals and Interim Rent

In this article, we look at interim rent and lease renewals under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

Nov 1, 2017

Local & Capital Taxation

Hot Topic Highlight - Inheritance Tax

In this blog, we discuss inheritance tax and property valuation.

Student Focus - 10 ways to get ahead of the competition

Sep 24, 2017

Students and Apprentices

Student Focus - 10 ways to get ahead of the competition

This blog article will focus on how you can get ahead of the competition as a property student or graduate surveyor.

Hot Topic Highlight - Dealing with Conflict

Aug 23, 2017

Conflict Avoidance, Management and

Hot Topic Highlight - Dealing with Conflict

This blog article will focus on the RICS APC competency; Conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures.

Aug 10, 2017

Landlord & Tenant (Commercial)

Hot Topic Highlight - Break Clauses

This blog article will focus on break clauses - what are they and why can they be so contentious?

Hot Topic Highlight - Ready for 2018? General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Aug 3, 2017

Data Management

Hot Topic Highlight - Ready for 2018? General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

This blog article will focus on what you need to know about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Jul 26, 2017

Sustainability

Hot Topic Highlight - Sustainability

This blog article will focus on sustainability, in particular the new Better Buildings Partnership Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit.

Jul 19, 2017

Communication & Negotiation

Hot Topic Highlight - Mandatory Competency - Communication & Negotiation

In this article we will focus on communication, which is one half of a mandatory RICS APC competency (Communication and Negotiation).

Hot Topic Highlight - Managing Empty Property

Jun 22, 2017

Property Management (Commercial)

Hot Topic Highlight - Managing Empty Property

This blog article will focus on how you can manage vacant space effectively and safely as a Chartered Surveyor.

RICS APC Lifeline - Nightmare APC referral?

Jun 7, 2017

RICS APC Referral

RICS APC Lifeline - Nightmare APC referral?

In this blog article, we will focus on what to do if you were referred at your final assessment.

RICS APC Lifeline - How do I choose the right case study project?

May 31, 2017

RICS APC Submission

RICS APC Lifeline - How do I choose the right case study project?

In this blog article, we will focus on how to choose the right case study project for your RICS APC.

Hot Topic Highlight - Conflicts of Interest

May 23, 2017

Ethics, Professionalism & RoC

Hot Topic Highlight - Conflicts of Interest

This blog article will focus on what the new RICS professional statement; Conflicts of interest - UK commercial property market investment a

May 21, 2017

RICS APC Submission

5 ways to get your RICS APC submission right first time!

This blog looks at our top 5 tips to get your RICS APC submission right first time. Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates.

Hot Topic Highlight - Help, I'm held to ransom!

May 15, 2017

Data Management

Hot Topic Highlight - Help, I'm held to ransom!

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May 8, 2017

Business Planning

Hot Topic Highlight - Business Planning

In this blog article, we look at the mandatory AssocRICS and RICS APC competency, business planning.