Property Elite Podcast

If you are involved with Landlord & Tenant work, then you will no doubt have come across the role of the expert witness. This is also essential knowledge for all RICS APC candidates in relation to the Conflict Avoidance, Management and Dispute Resolution mandatory competency.

The RICS had released an updated Senior Professional Assessment (SPA) Applicant Guide (dated March 2026). You can download a copy here.
Whether you are an SPA candidate preparing to submit your application or acting as a Counsellor to SPA candidates, it is essential to understand the latest requirements, submission formatting rules and interview integrity standards set by RICS.

As an RICS APC Assessor or Chair, your questioning technique is key to determining if a candidate has hit level 3 in the Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professional mandatory competency. Here are our top tips to ensure that your questioning is robust, relevant and aligned with RICS best practice. It is also a helpful refresher for RICS APC candidates on how your interview should be structured, and, thus how you can prepare accordingly.

In this essential podcast for property professionals, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS covers the critical health, safety and welfare responsibilities required when inspecting properties and working on site. Originally written as a feature article for the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV), this video provides practical guidance on statutory duties, risk management and personal safety protocols in line with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and RICS Professional Standard Surveying Safely (2nd Edition).Whether you are preparing for your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), fulfilling your annual CPD requirements or looking to refresh your day-to-day inspection procedures, understanding these core principles is vital for protecting yourself, your colleagues and the public. Key Topics Covered:Statutory frameworksSafe person conceptDesktop v dynamic risk assessmentsSafe systems for lone working, site visits and access equipmentIdentifying hazardous materials and site risks

‘No surveyor should face a problem alone’In this week’s blog, we take a look at the Charity supporting the surveying profession, LionHeart. This is essential knowledge for all surveying professionals – whether you need support or wish to donate, LionHeart are a constant lifeline.