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 RICS has confirmed changes to its CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Framework, which will be implemented from January 2026. These changes follow extensive consultation and a clear s...
Surveying is often seen as a technical and process-driven profession, but Craig MacDonald, a chartered building surveyor based in Australia, challenges this perception in his new book, The B...
In a recent episode of the Surveyor Hub Podcast, Marion spoke with Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon Housing Director at Octopus Energy and Chair of the RICS Residential Professional Group Panel.Â
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Recently, I've become increasingly aware of serious concerns involving surveyors and firms operating in housing disrepair and expert witness roles.
Unfortunately, this sector often attracts...
At Love Surveying, we often emphasise that surveying isn’t just about buildings—it’s about people. Besides technical knowledge and skills, surveyors must also be able to navigate cultural di...
In one of the latest episodes of the Surveyor Hub Podcast, Marion sat down with Sam Nicholson, a Chartered Building Surveyor and awarded RICS Matrics Mentor of the Year 2023, to discuss his ...
Marion recently hosted Hannah Howard-Jones, a Chartered Residential Management Surveyor and Director of Asset Management for Home Group, a national housing association on the Surveyor Hub Po...
In this podcast summary, Mark and Marion discuss how surveyors can provide unique added value by integrating emotional intelligence with technical competence, building trust and inspiring co...
As a surveyor, consumer advocate, and someone who supports professionals navigating complaints, I’ve seen both sides of the story.
I know how emotionally draining a complaint can be - for t...
As a surveyor, your professional credibility is one of your most valuable assets. Clients and consumers often perform simple online checks to verify credentials or address concerns, and even...
This week, I’ve been following a RICS disciplinary hearing regarding a firm's practices in conducting home surveys - honestly, it hasn’t been pleasant. As I write, the hearing is still ongoi...
If you're an RICS member, you're likely familiar with the mandatory Complaint Handling Guidance, which requires you to publish your complaints procedure and make it readily available to clie...
Managing a business as a self-employed individual with ADHD can present unique challenges. The UK's Access to Work (AtW) scheme provides practical and financial support to overcome work-rela...
* Please note, on May 16th RICS updated the Applicant Guide and changed the minimum number of years membership as MRICS to 5 years minimum. The training video attached has not been updated.
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