In this week’s blog, we cover the main changes in the new January 2025 edition of RICS Valuation – Global Standards, otherwise known as the Red Book.

This is essential reading for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates with Valuation as a technical competency, as well as qualified surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers.

In this week’s blog post, we look at the new RICS Global Professional Standard Property Agency and Management Principles, 1st Edition. This becomes effective from 1 January 2025. This sets both new mandatory (‘must’) and best practice (‘should’) requirements and expectations for RICS members and firms. 

When writing your AssocRICS or APC final assessment submission, plagiarism is an absolute no. It contravenes the Rule 1 of the RICS Rules of Conduct and is not conduct expected of a RICS professional. In this weeks podcast, we delve into the subject!

Property Elite provided a webinar to RICS Matrics Cornwall looking at ethics and hot topics. This is perfect informal CPD for qualified Chartered Surveyors and RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates. 

All successful design, development and construction projects rely on precise and accurate mapping and measurement at the start, and throughout, the process. This week, Alan Thunhurst FRICS takes a look at what it takes to achieve the Geomatics Competency.

In this week's podcast, we look at the latest RICS guidance for Session 1 2025 APC assessments. There is one key change, as well as some helpful reminders on what you need to do to ensure that your submission is valid and accepted by RICS.

In this weeks podcast, Babatunji Adegoke takes a look at trends in digital construction.

In this week’s podcast, we summarise the key changes to RICS professional fees in 2025. There has been controversy over the changes within the surveying industry, so keep an eye out for any reaction and further changes by RICS in the coming months. 

In this week's podcast, Rachel and Daniel discuss techniques for team building, and talk about what good teamwork means to them.

In this week's episode, Michelle and Rachel discuss dealing with nerves when preparation for an APC interview.