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Ā Building a surveying business can be hard. I understand that and I'm here to help.Ā 
I've curated helpful research and resources to help you stay up to date on all things 'surveying' and build a business that you love.Ā 

Using AI in Surveying: Protect Clients, IP & Reputation industry opinion regulation running your business sme

AIĀ isĀ changing how we work as surveyors. From writing reports faster, how we engage with clients, manage our case files and admin, even generating social media posts and website content. But...

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RICS CPD Reform: What Stayed, What Didn't apc cpd industry opinion

Ā 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...

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The Building Detective with Craig MacDonald apc cpd early careers industry podcasts

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...

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Housing Disrepair and Expert Witness Standards: Why RICS Must Act Now complaints and claims industry regulation

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...

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Why Surveying Needs a Fairer, Clearer Consumer Complaint Process complaints and claims industry opinion

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...

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What to Do if a Client Discovers Defects After a Fraudulent Survey Report complaints and claims industry

I feel sad about writing this article, but having been contacted by many surveyors seeking support, I felt it best to put something down. As a qualified professional, you may be approached b...

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Why Cultural Intelligence Matters in Surveying industry podcasts

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...

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Navigating the Future of Low-Carbon Homes industry podcasts

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.Ā 

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