Property Elite Podcast

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at Contractual Control Agreements (CCAs). These are being introduced from April 2027 to increase transparency in the land market.

This is essential listening for RICS APC Planning & Development and Land & Resources pathway candidates, as well as candidates on other pathways pursuing the technical Purchase & Sale competency.  

In MENA, it is essential to select the right Case Study for you, particularly if you are working on a Giga project and need to focus on your specific input and advice.

In this week’s podcast, we look at a number of valuation and agency hot topics for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in MENA.

This podcast offers a summary of some of the main changes to the NPPF and how this might be relevant to Surveyors in their practice. A hot topic for relevant candidates undertaking their APC this autumn and beyond! 

RICS defines dilapidations in their Consumer Guide as a ‘breach of lease covenant that relates to the condition of a property during the term of the tenancy or when the lease ends’. Thus, a dilapidations claim is a claim by the landlord for damages recoverable as a consequence of the tenant’s breach of lease covenant. 

SFI remains a key component of England's agricultural support framework, rewarding farmers and land managers for adopting environmentally sustainable practices whilst continuing to produce food and manage rural businesses. 

If you are involved with Landlord & Tenant work, then you will no doubt have come across the role of the expert witness. This is also essential knowledge for all RICS APC candidates in relation to the Conflict Avoidance, Management and Dispute Resolution mandatory competency.

The RICS had released an updated Senior Professional Assessment (SPA) Applicant Guide (dated March 2026). You can download a copy here.

Whether you are an SPA candidate preparing to submit your application or acting as a Counsellor to SPA candidates, it is essential to understand the latest requirements, submission formatting rules and interview integrity standards set by RICS.

As an RICS APC Assessor or Chair, your questioning technique is key to determining if a candidate has hit level 3 in the Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professional mandatory competency. Here are our top tips to ensure that your questioning is robust, relevant and aligned with RICS best practice. It is also a helpful refresher for RICS APC candidates on how your interview should be structured, and, thus how you can prepare accordingly.

In this essential podcast for property professionals, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS covers the critical health, safety and welfare responsibilities required when inspecting properties and working on site. Originally written as a feature article for the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV), this video provides practical guidance on statutory duties, risk management and personal safety protocols in line with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and RICS Professional Standard Surveying Safely (2nd Edition).Whether you are preparing for your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), fulfilling your annual CPD requirements or looking to refresh your day-to-day inspection procedures, understanding these core principles is vital for protecting yourself, your colleagues and the public. Key Topics Covered:Statutory frameworksSafe person conceptDesktop v dynamic risk assessmentsSafe systems for lone working, site visits and access equipmentIdentifying hazardous materials and site risks