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 Building a surveying business can be hard. I understand that and I'm here to help.Â
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.Â
AI is 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...
If you’re a sole practitioner or run a small surveying firm, having a plan for business continuity is essential. And that includes knowing how to find a locum surveyor you trust.
When you w...
You're wrapping up a report and get a call from the estate agent: “The seller’s not happy.” Maybe it’s a complaint, a bit of pushback, or a full-blown rant about what’s in your report. It’s ...
If you don't ask, you don’t get. And the same goes for your clients. As people get bolder negotiating the price of the property they’re buying, many will try their luck negotiating your fee ...
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...
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...
Often, when I visit surveyors' websites, I'm left disappointed. Several crucial elements are missing, and this is a missed opportunity for these surveyors to showcase their talents and brand...
People sometimes tell me I am brave when I speak out, but since the RICS Rules of Conduct were updated, I admit I have thought twice about what I post, where, and when. When frustrated with ...
One of the most popular questions we are asked, and which is often debated in the SurveyorHub, is which is the best report-writing software for surveyors.Â
Helpfully, I've collated this lis...
One of The Surveyor Hub's most popular questions is recommendations for Professional Indemnity Insurance Brokers. And in truth, there is never a straightforward answer or one standout recomm...
As you come to the end of your assessment period or training as a surveyor, you may be thinking about what to do next and if it is the right thing to start a surveying business. I am often ...
Every smart surveying business owner, regulated by the RICS or not, will have a complaints procedure ready to issue at the first sign of a claim. Some even have them on their website. A doc...
As surveyors, we aim to provide our clients with accurate, reliable, and professional services. Meeting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulation requirements is essenti...