Awaab’s Law, otherwise known as the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Regulations) (England) Regulations 2025, makes major changes in the residential social rented sector. The Regulations sit underneath the wider Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
This week, we look at how you and your team could benefit from market-leading RICS APC support from Property Elite.
In this week’s podcast, we look at the gateway stage for Level 6 Chartered Surveying degree apprentices undertaking the RICS APC End Point Assessment (EPA) to become MRICS.
All apprentices should read the RICS Apprenticeship Handbook, which provides a full overview of the RICS APC EPA, including the gateway stage.
This week we look at the new corporate criminal offence, the ‘failure to prevent fraud’, established by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and effective from 1 September 2025.
This is essential knowledge for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.
In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Countering Financial crime, Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Violations (2nd Edition). This replaces the former 1st Edition Professional Standard, which had a slightly different but similarly long title.
In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of licensed leisure property (including public houses, bars, nightclubs and restaurants) 2nd Edition, published in April 2025.
In this week's video, we recap Jen's article for EG.com on measurement. Head to https://eg.mydigitalpublication.co.uk/28-june-2025/page-48 to check out the full article!
In this week's podcast, Rachel & Tatenda discuss revision planning for your APC Interview.
In this week’s blog, we look at RICS’ new pilot AssocRICS and APC pathways as part of their ‘innovation programme’. This aims to futureproof the RICS AssocRICS and APC processes and provide opportunities for qualification in new areas of practice.
In Jen Lemen’s last ACES article, she wrote about thepower of mentorship and how the currentgeneration of chartered surveyors can helpthe next generation to get qualified.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the updated RICS APC candidate and counsellor guides. Make sure you check out the changes if you are submitting your RICS APC final submission in Session 2 2025 and beyond.
In this week’s podcast,, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Service Charges in Commercial Property (2nd Edition).
Fire safety is a critical consideration in building design and construction – and building surveying APC candidates must demonstrate a wide range of knowledge to achieve the relevant competency.
This week Rachel and Tatenda discussion preparation for your APC Interview....
In this week’s podcast, we consider whether public sector investment valuations for financial reporting purposes are defined by RICS as Regulated Purpose Valuations (RPVs).
This was the subject of a RICS Report on Public Sector Valuer Rotation, published in May 2025.
In this week’s Podcast, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of Medical Centres and Surgery Premises (3rd Edition). This replaces the previous Guidance Note 2nd Edition (published in 2010)
Property management is an optional competency on the commercial real estate pathway that requires a breadth of knowledge and understanding of statute and practice alike. This week we discuss how to demonstrate this knowledge to achieve the Property Management competency.
In this week's podcast, we will provide a general overview of the SCSI routes and assessment requirements. We will look further at the specific process and documentation in future podcasts and articles.
This week, Frankie takes a look at how and why you should check out the RICS annual review.
This week, we take a look at a recent RICS update to measuring guidance. This is essential knowledge for all candidates taking the Measurement competency.