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Property Elite provides support, training and CPD to RICS APC, AssocRICS and Senior Professional candidates, qualified Chartered Surveyors and students.

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Property Elite PodcastFeb 24, 2020

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Time Management & Chunking - RICS APC Lifeline

Time Management & Chunking - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week’s blog, we look at a time management technique called chunking. This is a great way to keep focussed and avoid burnout when revising for your RICS APC final assessment interview, or to keep yourself on track when you are writing up your RICS APC final assessment submission.

Feb 20, 202404:17
RICS Practice Alert - Phoenix Firms

RICS Practice Alert - Phoenix Firms

In this week’s blog, we look at the recently issued RICS Practice Alert relating to phoenix firms. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified surveyors. It is relevant to the Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism competency.

Feb 13, 202407:32
Spray Foam Insulation - Hot Topic Highlight
Jan 23, 202407:37
BSIF Housing - Hot Topic Highlight

BSIF Housing - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, we take a look at BISF Housing. Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us: Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/ Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyelitej #property #residential #buildingsurveyor #quantitysurveyor #CPD #RICSAPC #surveyor #construction #commercial #MRICS #AssocRICS #lovesurveying #valuation #MAPM #RTPI #CIOB #MCIOB #FRICS #charteredsurveyor

Jan 16, 202405:35
RICS APC Lifeline – Session 1 2024 Update

RICS APC Lifeline – Session 1 2024 Update

In this week's podcast, we take a look at important updates for the RICS APC assessment process in Session 1 2024.

Dec 12, 202304:06
RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the RICS Professional Standard Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (1st Edition).

Dec 05, 202305:14
Charitable Business Rates Relief and the Nuffield Health Case - Hot Topic Highlight

Charitable Business Rates Relief and the Nuffield Health Case - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, we take a look at charitable business rates relief and the recent London LB Merton v Nuffield Health [2023] UKSC 18 case.

Nov 21, 202303:20
Pitch Fibre Drains - Hot Topic Highlight

Pitch Fibre Drains - Hot Topic Highlight

This week we take a look at pitch fibre drains – a drainage defect that you may come across if you inspect residential properties for valuation or survey purposes.


This is relevant knowledge for the Inspection, Construction Technology & Environmental Services and Building Pathology technical competencies, for both Residential and Building Surveying pathway RICS APC candidates. 

Nov 07, 202306:01
UK VPGA 11 Valuation of UK Residential Property - Hot Topic Highlight

UK VPGA 11 Valuation of UK Residential Property - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we specifically look at UK VPGA 11 – Valuation of UK Residential Property. This is part of the UK National Supplement, which is published in a new edition to take effect on 1 May 2024.

Oct 31, 202304:58
2023 UK National Supplement to the Red Book Global - Hot Topic Highlight

2023 UK National Supplement to the Red Book Global - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Valuation – Global Standards: UK National Supplement (2023 Edition). 


This is essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and Chartered Surveyors undertaking valuation work in the UK.

Oct 24, 202309:21
Inspection (Part 2) - Hot Topic Highlight

Inspection (Part 2) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast we take a further look at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates following this competency.

 

Thank you to Brian Robinson, Property Elite consultant, for writing this blog. 

Oct 10, 202308:27
Service Charges, Pay Now, Argue Later? - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Service Charges, Pay Now, Argue Later? - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we look at the service charge case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd. This has confirmed the concept of ‘pay now, argue later’, following a Supreme Court judgement.

Sep 26, 202303:39
A Practical Guide to Comparable Evidence Research - Hot Topic Highlight

A Practical Guide to Comparable Evidence Research - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we share our practical guidance for comparable evidence research. This builds on our past blog on the RICS Professional Standard (formerly a Guidance Note) Comparable Evidence in Real Estate Valuation

 

This is essential listening for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates who are researching comparable evidence in relation to the Valuation, Leasing & Letting, Purchase & Sale and Landlord & Tenant competencies, amongst others

Sep 12, 202305:54
Top Tips for Using the Land Registry - Hot Topic Highlight

Top Tips for Using the Land Registry - Hot Topic Highlight

In this podcast, we look at four ways you can use the Land Registry to identify who owns or leases a property or piece of land. This could form part of your due diligence into ownership, tenure, boundaries, lease information or transaction price. 

 

This is an essential skill for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and qualified AssocRICS surveyors and Chartered Surveyors across a variety of different instructions. 

Aug 15, 202303:44
Inspection (Part 1) - Hot Topic Highlight

Inspection (Part 1) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast we take a look at the Inspection technical competency. Essential reading for both AssocRICS and APC candidates following this competency. We have split this blog into two parts, with part 2 coming soon!

 

Thank you to Brian Robinson, Property Elite consultant, for writing this blog. 

Aug 08, 202306:51
Structural Movement & Cracking - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Structural Movement & Cracking - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

This week we explore an introduction to cracking. This will be relevant knowledge for all surveyors, particularly RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates with Inspection or Building Pathology as a technical competency.

Jul 25, 202306:22
All about the end point assessment for surveying apprentices - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

All about the end point assessment for surveying apprentices - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the end point assessments for level 3 and 6 surveying apprentices.

Jul 11, 202307:28
RICS Consumer Guidance to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

RICS Consumer Guidance to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the RICS Consumer Guide to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with any involvement in party wall work, in addition to the Legal & Regulatory Compliance and Inspection competencies.

Jun 13, 202305:40
Flood Risk - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Flood Risk - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we take a look at flooding, how to check flood risk and the impact of this on valuation. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates taking Valuation as a technical competency.

Jun 06, 202313:13
Top 10 Common Grammar Mistakes in RICS APC Submissions - RICS APC Lifeline

Top 10 Common Grammar Mistakes in RICS APC Submissions - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week’s blog, in the midst of reviewing RICS APC submissions, we thought it would be helpful to share our top 10 most common grammar mistakes you should be aware of.

May 30, 202306:49
How to use SmartArt effectively for your RICS APC presentation visual aid - RICS APC Lifeline

How to use SmartArt effectively for your RICS APC presentation visual aid - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week’s blog, we look at how you can use SmartArt to produce an effective visual aid for use during your RICS APC final assessment interview.

May 23, 202303:26
Steel Vs Concrete - Hot Topic Highlight

Steel Vs Concrete - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, Hilan Shah looks into the differences between Steel and Concrete in construction.

May 16, 202309:27
The key to answering APC questions - RICS APC Lifeline

The key to answering APC questions - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week’s blog, Eliane Lourenço MRICS, Chartered Surveyor and consultant at Property Elite, shares her recommended approach when answering APC questions. 


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May 09, 202303:46
How should I plan my revision? - RICS APC Lifeline

How should I plan my revision? - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week's podcast, we look at ways to plan your revision for your RICS APC final assessment interview. This is essential listening for all candidates! Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us: Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/ Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyelitej#property #residential #buildingsurveyor #quantitysurveyor #CPD #RICSAPC #surveyor #construction #commercial #MRICS #AssocRICS #lovesurveying #valuation #MAPM #RTPI #CIOB #MCIOB #FRICS #charteredsurveyor

Apr 25, 202307:51
RICS Insight Paper IFRS 16 - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

RICS Insight Paper IFRS 16 - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's video, we take a look at the RICS Insight Paper IFRS 16: Principles for UK Real Estate Professionals (Accounting for Leases on the Balance Sheet). This is essential reading for RICS APC candidates relating to the mandatory competency, Accounting Principles and Procedures.

Apr 18, 202305:32
RICS Professional Standard Valuation Approach for Properties in Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Professional Standard Valuation Approach for Properties in Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation Approach for Properties in Multi-Storey Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding (1st Edition).

This is essential listening for all residential valuers, whether AssocRICS or APC candidates or RICS Registered Valuers.

Apr 11, 202306:27
How to Advise a Client Post-Completion - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

How to Advise a Client Post-Completion - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we look at how to advise a client post-completion of a property acquisition or disposal.   Essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates with Purchase & Sale as a technical competency.

Mar 28, 202303:56
Why can Chimney Breasts be Problematic? - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Why can Chimney Breasts be Problematic? - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

This week, we look at the potential implications and risks relating to the removal of chimney breasts. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology, and other related, technical competencies.

Mar 14, 202306:09
Defective Housing - Hot Topic Highlight

Defective Housing - Hot Topic Highlight

In this weeks podcast, we take a look at Defective Housing, and the Housing Act 1985.

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Mar 07, 202309:01
New RICS Guidance Types - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

New RICS Guidance Types - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we look at the new definitions for different types of RICS guidance, including Professional Standards and Practice Information. This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified AssocRICS surveyors and Chartered Surveyors.

Feb 28, 202305:16
How to Advise Clients on Increased MEES Targets - Hot Topic Highlight

How to Advise Clients on Increased MEES Targets - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we look at the proposed increase in targets under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) and how you can recommend that clients achieve these.

Essential listening for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in relation to the mandatory Sustainability competency.

Feb 21, 202303:55
RICS Guidance Note Surveyors Advising in Respect of the Electronic Communications Code (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Guidance Note Surveyors Advising in Respect of the Electronic Communications Code (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

This week we look at the RICS Guidance Note Surveyors Advising in Respect of the Electronic Communications Code (1st Edition). This is essential listening for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in the telecommunications sector.

Feb 14, 202309:24
Dampness in Buildings (Part 3) - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Dampness in Buildings (Part 3) - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

In this week's podcast, we take a look at dampness in buildings. This is part 3 of 3!

Feb 07, 202306:37
Surrender & Renewal and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - Hot Topic Highlight

Surrender & Renewal and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at what to consider if you are advising a client on a surrender & renewal of a commercial property, particularly in relation to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) implications.

This will be interesting reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates who have Landlord & Tenant and/or Leasing & Letting as a technical competency.

Jan 31, 202305:52
Tacit Relocation - Hot Topic Highlight

Tacit Relocation - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we look at tacit relocation. This is a Scottish common law principle (also known as doctrine) relating to the termination of commercial leases. 

This is essential listening for any Scottish RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Landlord & Tenant, Property Management and Leasing/Letting competencies.

Jan 17, 202304:52
Dampness in Buildings (Part 2) - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Dampness in Buildings (Part 2) - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

This week, we take a look at Dampness in Buildings. This is part 2 of 3!

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Jan 10, 202308:22
New Homes Quality Code - Hot Topic Highlight

New Homes Quality Code - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the New Homes Quality Code. This is essential reading for RICS APC candidates on the Planning & Development pathway or any candidates involved with residential developments. 

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Dec 13, 202207:18
New RICS Assessment Platform

New RICS Assessment Platform

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS assessment platform. This is available to view now and will be launched for use on the 12th December 2022, following the final stages of live testing. This means that there may be a few minor amendments prior to the full live launch, so stay tuned to our blog and weekly newsletter for any further announcements.


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Dec 06, 202208:60
RICS Consumer Guide Boundary Disputes in England and Wales - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Consumer Guide Boundary Disputes in England and Wales - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the RICS Consumer Guide Boundary Disputes in England and Wales. This is essential reading for any RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates or Chartered Surveyors who come across boundaries and boundary disputes in their professional work. It will also be of interest to anyone who is a homeowner or tenant of a rented property!

Nov 29, 202203:57
Three Key Components of a Break Option - Hot Topic Highlight

Three Key Components of a Break Option - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s blog, we look at the three key components of break options in commercial leases.

You can read our introduction to break clauses in a previous blog article. In a future article, we will take a look at conditions precedent and other issues relating to break options.

You can also read more in our Research Paper on break options in our Free Resources. Furthermore, if you want to read the full transcript of any cases mentioned in this article, you can do so by heading to BAILII.

Nov 22, 202206:54
RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties (2nd Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties (2nd Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s blog, we take a look at the new RICS Professional Statement Valuation of Buy-to-Let and HMO Properties (2nd Edition).

This is essential reading for all residential AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates pursuing the Valuation and Loan Security Valuation competencies.

Nov 15, 202212:14
RICS Joint Position Statement Investigation of Moisture and its Effects on Traditional Buildings - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Joint Position Statement Investigation of Moisture and its Effects on Traditional Buildings - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s blog, we look at the RICS Joint Position Statement Investigation of Moisture and its Effects on Traditional Buildings. This was published in September 2022 and as the first edition.

This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates who are pursuing the Inspection or Building Pathology competencies.

Nov 08, 202208:03
Dampness in Buildings - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

Dampness in Buildings - Hot Topic Highlight (RICS APC)

This week, we take a look at Dampness in Buildings. This is part 1 of 3!

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#property #residential #buildingsurveyor #quantitysurveyor #CPD #RICSAPC #surveyor #construction #commercial #MRICS #AssocRICS #lovesurveying #valuation #MAPM #RTPI #CIOB #MCIOB #FRICS #charteredsurveyor

Nov 01, 202205:10
RICS Insight Paper AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Insight Paper AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the April 2022 RICS Insight Paper, AVMs: Implications for the Profession and their Clients.

Oct 25, 202207:19
Anti-Money Laundering Sanctions Update - Hot Topic Highlights

Anti-Money Laundering Sanctions Update - Hot Topic Highlights

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the March 2022 RICS anti-money laundering sanctions update.

Oct 18, 202203:02
Dealing with Nerves & Anxiety - RICS APC Lifeline

Dealing with Nerves & Anxiety - RICS APC Lifeline

In this week's podcast, we will be looking at strategies around dealing with nerves and anxiety around your APC process and interview.  Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us: Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyelitej #property #residential #buildingsurveyor #quantitysurveyor #CPD #RICSAPC #surveyor #construction #commercial #MRICS #AssocRICS #lovesurveying #valuation #MAPM #RTPI #CIOB #MCIOB #FRICS #charteredsurveyor

Oct 11, 202203:30
RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition) - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, we look at the RICS Guidance Note Risk, Liability and Insurance (1st Edition) (amended November 2021). This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates involved in providing surveying services.

Sep 27, 202208:07
Residential Property Developer Tax - Hot Topic Highlight

Residential Property Developer Tax - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we look at the Residential Property Developer Tax. Essential reading for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in property development, particularly on the Planning & Development and Land & Resources pathways.

Sep 20, 202202:39
Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill - Hot Topic Highlight

Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week's podcast, we take a look at the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill that was introduced into Parliament on Wednesday 11th May 2022. The Bill is now slowly progressing through the different stages of parliament. Once the Bill is enacted, the changes that are set out in legislation will be accompanied by updates to regulations and policy.   

The content of the bill has the potential to have significant effects in the sphere of planning and development matters and therefore this hot topic should be familiar to RICS practitioners and candidates.    

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Sep 13, 202210:19
A Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper - Hot Topic Highlight

A Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper - Hot Topic Highlight

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the Government’s recent White Paper, a Fairer Private Rented Sector.

This is essential reading for any RICS APC or AssocRICS candidates involved in the residential private rented sector (PRS) or pursuing the Leasing/Letting, Landlord & Tenant or Property Management competencies, amongst others.

Aug 29, 202204:20