In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the updated RICS APC candidate and counsellor guides. Make sure you check out the changes if you are submitting your RICS APC final submission in Session 2 2025 and beyond.

In this week’s podcast,, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Service Charges in Commercial Property (2nd Edition).  

Fire safety is a critical consideration in building design and construction – and building surveying APC candidates must demonstrate a wide range of knowledge to achieve the relevant competency.

This week Rachel and Tatenda discussion preparation for your APC Interview....

In this week’s podcast, we consider whether public sector investment valuations for financial reporting purposes are defined by RICS as Regulated Purpose Valuations (RPVs).

This was the subject of a RICS Report on Public Sector Valuer Rotation, published in May 2025.

In this week’s Podcast, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of Medical Centres and Surgery Premises (3rd Edition). This replaces the previous Guidance Note 2nd Edition (published in 2010)

Property management is an optional competency on the commercial real estate pathway that requires a breadth of knowledge and understanding of statute and practice alike. This week we discuss how to demonstrate this knowledge to achieve the Property Management competency.

In this week's podcast, we will provide a general overview of the SCSI routes and assessment requirements. We will look further at the specific process and documentation in future podcasts and articles.

This week, Frankie takes a look at how and why you should check out the RICS annual review.

This week, we take a look at a recent RICS update to measuring guidance. This is essential knowledge for all candidates taking the Measurement competency.