This week we take a look at the new legislation contained in the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.

The legislation received Royal Assent in February 2022 and will effectively ban ground rents under new leases.  The government has committed to bringing the Act in to force within 6 months, ie, by 8 August 2022 (except for leases of Retirement Homes which will not apply until 1 April 2023).

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Guidance Note Planned Preventative Maintenance of Commercial and Residential Property 1st Edition.

Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and linking into competencies such as Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Landlord & Tenant, Maintenance Management and Housing Maintenance, Repair and Improvements.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Valuation as a technical competency.

We recommend reading the full review, as it provides helpful context and further detail into how the valuation industry is changing in 2022 and beyond.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the RICS Guidance Note Boundaries: Procedures for Boundary Identification, Demarcation and Dispute Resolution England and Wales (4th Edition).

In this week’s podcast, we look at the updated RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM). Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with the cost management of construction projects and maintenance works.

You can download a copy of the updated NRM here.

In this weeks podcast, we take a look at Class Q permitted development rights. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with any involvement in the planning process or agricultural buildings.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Consumer Guide to Compulsory Purchase. Essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved with compulsory purchase.

You can download the full Guide here. It is primarily aimed towards clients, business owners and homeowners, explaining the compulsory purchase process and how surveyors can assist. It is not professional guidance for surveyors, but instead provides an easy to understand overview of the process.

In a future blog article, we will look at the technical detail of compulsory purchase from a surveyor’s advisory perspective.

In this week’s podcast, we have put together an A-Z of investment terms. This will be interesting reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in valuation and investment management.

Today we look at how to close down an RICS Regulated firm. Essential knowledge for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the mandatory Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors.

In this week’s podcast, we look at our top 10 tips for revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview.