Property Elite Podcast

This podcast offers a summary of some of the main changes to the NPPF and how this might be relevant to Surveyors in their practice. A hot topic for relevant candidates undertaking their APC this autumn and beyond! 

In this week’s podcast, we look at a number of valuation and agency hot topics for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates in MENA.

RICS defines dilapidations in their Consumer Guide as a ‘breach of lease covenant that relates to the condition of a property during the term of the tenancy or when the lease ends’. Thus, a dilapidations claim is a claim by the landlord for damages recoverable as a consequence of the tenant’s breach of lease covenant. 

SFI remains a key component of England's agricultural support framework, rewarding farmers and land managers for adopting environmentally sustainable practices whilst continuing to produce food and manage rural businesses. 

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,...

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 pr...

‘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.

In this week’s podcast, we explore the legislative and strategic landscape of MENA.

The RICS APC assessment window is a period of intense pressure and rapid-fire questioning, as candidates undertake e-mock interviews and practice their interview responses.

In this week's podcast, we begin begins a two-part look at the traps to avoid for students studying property valuation.

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/...

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...

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#pro...

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.instagr...

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).