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

Updated: Oct 30, 2023


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Property Elite’s sole aim is to build better property professionals - supporting your career every step of the way, whether you are an AssocRICS or RICS APC candidate or a MRICS or FRICS Chartered Surveyor simply seeking engaging CPD.


We provide a wide range of training and support, so why not find out more on our website about how we might be able to support you? We work with candidates across all RICS APC and AssocRICS pathways, routes to assessment and geographic regions.


Don’t forget to sign up online for your free 15 minute AssocRICS or RICS APC consultation, including a review of your referral report if you have been referred. You can also book your bespoke training or support services directly through our web shop.


Not sure about signing up? Make sure you read what our recent successful candidates have to say in our Testimonials.


What is today's blog about?


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


You can also listen to our CPD podcast on Anchor for more free AssocRICS and RICS APC training and support.


What are our top 5 tips to get your submission right first time?


1. Familiarise yourself with the Assessment Resource Centre (ARC) now. 

2. Make sure your CPD is up-to-date, including the online ethics test. Retain the certificate to upload with your submission. 


3. Ensure you get the right signatures in advance of submitting. This can often be the most stressful part - don't leave it until the last minute!  


4. Proof read your submission carefully and ensure your experience is relevant to the competency levels you are pursuing, e.g. level 3 needs examples of providing reasoned advice and depth of knowledge. 


5. Send your final submission to Property Elite for checking and feedback - essential to getting it right first time!


How can we help?

  • Head to our blog archive to access even more free CPD and AssocRICS and RICS APC training and support.

  • Download your free AssocRICS and RICS APC resources, including e-books and revision quizzes.

  • Find out more about our bespoke AssocRICS and RICS APC training and support, before booking your free 15 minute consultation and signing up for your services online.

Not sure about signing up? Make sure you read what our recent successful candidates have to say in our Testimonials.


Stay tuned for our next blog post to help build a better you


N.b. Nothing in this article constitutes legal or financial advice.

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