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

‘No surveyor should face a problem alone’In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Charity supporting the surveying profession, LionHeart. This is essential knowledge for all surveying professionals – whether you need support or wish to donate, LionHeart are a constant lifeline.

In this week’s podcast, we explore the legislative and strategic landscape of MENA.

The RICS APC assessment window is a period of intense pressure and rapid-fire questioning, as candidates undertake e-mock interviews and practice their interview responses.

In this week's podcast, we begin begins a two-part look at the traps to avoid for students studying property valuation.

In this week's podcast, we drop in on a recent Speed Mentoring session hosted by RICS Matrics Kent.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:

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In this week’s podcast, we look at some hot topics for MENA in 2026. This is essential reading for all AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates based in MENA.

Jen continues her series giving practical advice to the FACES community. Jen points out a common pitfall on the Commercial Real Estate pathway which can lead to RICS rejecting your submission as being invalid.