Property Elite Podcast

In this week's podcast, we drop in on a recent Speed Mentoring session hosted by RICS Matrics Kent.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyelite/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyelitej/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricsapc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyelitej

In this week’s podcast, we look at some hot topics for MENA in 2026. This is essential reading for all AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates based in MENA.

Jen continues her series giving practical advice to the FACES community. Jen points out a common pitfall on the Commercial Real Estate pathway which can lead to RICS rejecting your submission as being invalid.

RICS launched a new global Guide, Sustainability Practice for Surveyors (1st Edition), in June 2026.This is essential reading for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates for the mandatory Sustainability competency. Qualified surveyors must also undertake CPD on sustainability as a mandatory 3 yearly rolling requirements - so understanding the new Guide is a MUST.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Professional Standard - Secured Lending Valuation of Properties in Multi-Storey, Multi-Occupancy Residential Buildings with Cladding (2nd Edition).

In this week's podcast, Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett and Karl Brown in a discussion about social mobility and the property & construction industry.Katie is a Social Value & EDI Manager at Bray & Slaughter, as well as being the Women in Property South West DEI Champion and holding a MSc in Equality & Human Rights.In her own words; With experience on both the consultancy and contractor sides of the industry, and an MSc in Equality and Human Rights, I bring a practical and informed approach to social value and EDI delivery. In my current role, I lead strategies that embed impact and inclusion into projects – managing partnerships, planning, delivery, progress reporting throughout the lifecycle, and final project reporting. Alongside this, I serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion for the Women in Property South West Committee, where I advocate for industry-wide inclusion by organising events and initiatives across Bristol.Karl is a Partner at Clarke Willmott, a Business Fellow at UWE, a Social Mobility Ambassador to the Law Society and the Chairperson of the Bristol Property Inclusion Commission.The Commission consists of representatives from the Bristol property industry and supports the implementation of the Bristol Property Inclusion Charter. Karl founded and launched the Charter in November 2019 to be a vehicle to promote and drive diversity and inclusion in the Bristol property industry/sector. Many thanks also go to Ytzen van der Werf, Programme Leader MSc Real Estate Finance & Investment at UWE Bristol, who helped to set up this insightful discussion.

In this week’s podcast, we look at how to submit for RICS APC final assessment in MENA.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/LinkedIn: 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

In this week's podcast, we welcome Jason Ratcliffe (The Wellbeing Surveyor) to Property Elite to discuss the invisible performance of buildings.Please subscribe for more advice and information! Stay in touch with us:Website: https://www.property-elite.co.uk/LinkedIn: 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

Understanding the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is essential knowledge for residential candidates pursuing leasing and letting, landlord and tenant or property management as a technical competency, or for commercial real estate candidates who are managing mixed-use properties.

In this week's podcast, we look at the Schrijver damp proofing system - something that you might have seen on a building, but not known what it was!

In this week’s podcast, we look at the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA). This is essential knowledge for all qualified surveyors and RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates (relating to the Data Management mandatory competency).

In this week’s blog, we look at Council Tax and what you need to know about it for the Local Taxation and Assessment technical competency. 

In this week’s podcast, we look at the brand new RICS Professional Standard Service Charge Residential Management Code and Additional Advice for Landlords, Leaseholders and Agents (4th Edition). 

As an APC counsellor, supervisor or mentor, it’s likely that you will want to (or be asked to) provide an e-mock interview to your candidate(s). This is an essential part of an APC candidate’s journey to becoming MRICS, and provides a realistic test of how they will perform in the real thing.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at a previous RICS Practice Alert for auctioneers of real estate. This is relevant to AssocRICS and RICS APC candidates and Chartered Surveyors undertaking auctioneering work.

In this week's podcast, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS looks at the APC submission requirements and sharesher 10 top tips for getting it right the first time.

In part two of our look at RICS practice alerts, Frankie covers the January '24 alert on the subject of Phoenix Firms.

This week we discuss the RICS practice Alert regarding use of Designations and AI.

Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS discusses RICS practice alertsand why you need to be aware of them as an APC candidate.

In this week's video, we look at Mike Woods' experience moving to New Zealand as a Chartered Surveyor.

In this week’s Podcast, we look at the new RICS CPD requirements from 1 January 2026 onwards. This is essential reading for all RICS members; FRICS, MRICS and AssocRICS.

In this week’s podcast, we look at subsidence – a potential cause of cracking in buildings. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the brand new RICS pathway guides published in December 2025.

As a building surveyor you may still be called on to represent landlords or tenants, so attaining the relevant competency can help you manage the relationship between the two parties.

In her last ACES article, Jen wrote about how to be a fantastic APC ally, as a counsellor, supervisor or mentor, particularly when delivering e-mock interviews. This week, we will look at how to advance your APC support role by becoming an assessor.

In this week’s blog, we look at the role of the RICS APC Counsellor and what to do if you haven’t yet found one to support you.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the new cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS assessment attempts, which RICS will introduce from 1 January 2026. All RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and their counsellors should be aware of the changes.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Professional Standard Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice 1st Edition.This is essential listening for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as students, qualified surveyors and anyone responsible for practice management of a RICS Regulated Firm. 

In this week's podcast, Abigail and Katie discuss some more specific examples of social value.

Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett and Karl Brown in a discussion about Social Value.

Awaab’s Law, otherwise known as the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Regulations) (England) Regulations 2025, makes major changes in the residential social rented sector. The Regulations sit underneath the wider Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.

This week, we look at how you and your team could benefit from market-leading RICS APC support from Property Elite. 

In this week’s podcast, we look at the gateway stage for Level 6 Chartered Surveying degree apprentices undertaking the RICS APC End Point Assessment (EPA) to become MRICS.  All apprentices should read the RICS Apprenticeship Handbook, which provides a full overview of the RICS APC EPA, including the gateway stage. 

This week we look at the new corporate criminal offence, the ‘failure to prevent fraud’, established by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and effective from 1 September 2025.  This is essential knowledge for all RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates, as well as qualified Chartered Surveyors. 

In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Countering Financial crime, Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Violations (2nd Edition). This replaces the former 1st Edition Professional Standard, which had a slightly different but similarly long title. 

In this week’s blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of licensed leisure property (including public houses, bars, nightclubs and restaurants) 2nd Edition, published in April 2025.

In this week's video, we recap Jen's article for EG.com on measurement. Head to https://eg.mydigitalpublication.co.uk/28-june-2025/page-48 to check out the full article!

In this week's podcast, Rachel & Tatenda discuss revision planning for your APC Interview.

In this week’s blog, we look at RICS’ new pilot AssocRICS and APC pathways as part of their ‘innovation programme’. This aims to futureproof the RICS AssocRICS and APC processes and provide opportunities for qualification in new areas of practice.

In Jen Lemen’s last ACES article, she wrote about thepower of mentorship and how the currentgeneration of chartered surveyors can helpthe next generation to get qualified.

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.