Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS discusses RICS practice alerts

and why you need to be aware of them as an APC candidate.

In this week's video, we look at Mike Woods' experience moving to New Zealand as a Chartered Surveyor.

In this week’s Podcast, we look at the new RICS CPD requirements from 1 January 2026 onwards. This is essential reading for all RICS members; FRICS, MRICS and AssocRICS.

In this week’s podcast, we look at subsidence – a potential cause of cracking in buildings. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the brand new RICS pathway guides published in December 2025.

As a building surveyor you may still be called on to represent landlords or tenants, so attaining the relevant competency can help you manage the relationship between the two parties.

In her last ACES article, Jen wrote about how to be a fantastic APC ally, as a counsellor, supervisor or mentor, particularly when delivering e-mock interviews. This week, we will look at how to advance your APC support role by becoming an assessor.

In this week’s blog, we look at the role of the RICS APC Counsellor and what to do if you haven’t yet found one to support you.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the new cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS assessment attempts, which RICS will introduce from 1 January 2026. All RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and their counsellors should be aware of the changes.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Professional Standard Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice 1st Edition.

This is essential listening for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as students, qualified surveyors and anyone responsible for practice management of a RICS Regulated Firm.