Starting points: Building surveying

Posted on: 1 February 2012
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This page directs you to the following building surveying online resources: Building surveying introduction; Qualifications and careers; Library resources including e-books and e-journals; Online building surveying resources; Other RICS web links; and Other resources.

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Pathway Guide: Valuation of Businesses and Intangible Assets

Posted on: 1 February 2012
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The RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that those applying for RICS membership are competent to practise and meet the high standards required by RICS. This guide about qualifying as an RICS member using the pathway: Valuation of Businesses and Intangible Assets. The guide is based on generally accepted practice amongst the business and financial valuation community and has been designed to be suitable for candidates globally, and across a broad range of specialisms.

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The office of 2030

Posted on: 26 January 2012
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In order to broaden and open the debate within the industry, hurleypalmerflatt produced a specially made film, ‘the Office of 2030’ together with a series of films interviewing major industry figures. The films are available online, click on the white ‘media centre’ button.

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The 40 percent symposium: Managing sustainability in commercial property. London, 23 November 2011

Posted on: 23 January 2012
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This annual event aims to consider the key issues surrounding the measurement and legislation of sustainability in the built, environment and how environmental strategies can be used to cost control and saving money. The event is aimed primarily at the commercial property sector. Presentations are available online.

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Reflecting uncertainty in valuations for investment purposes

Posted on: 16 December 2011
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A new RICS guide on reflecting uncertainty in valuations for investment purposes has been prepared for the benefit of valuers and other users of valuations. The guide provides a general understanding of the concept of uncertainty and the methods by which uncertainty, in valuations for investment purposes, may be identified and communicated with clarity.  It is not intended to provide training in valuation techniques but rather to give valuation surveyors, and other users of valuations, a general understanding of the matters that need to be taken into account. There are two guides, one covering the UK and the other is global.

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Bleak Houses: improving London’s private rented housing

Posted on: 16 December 2011
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The London Assembly’s Planning and Housing Committee has published a report which  suggests measures to improve affordability, security and standards in the private rented sector, which now represents around 850,000 homes in the capital. The report calls for the mayor to develop an accreditation scheme which sets out minimum standards private landlords have to meet and a publicity campaign to raise awareness of the scheme among tenants. The report urges councils to only place people in properties belonging to landlords who meet the standards.

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Encouraging investment in heritage

Posted on: 16 December 2011
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In 2011, English Heritage commissioned research to improve understanding of policy changes that could encourage private developers to invest in historic buildings. This was for historic buildings overall, but with a particular focus on industrial heritage, in recognition that industrial buildings are often more likely to be at risk than other structures.  The research, which was undertaken by the property consultancy Colliers International, explores the investment incentives for these buildings and the conditions that facilitate their successful reuse. It is based on information collected through a series of interviews with developers : both those with (and without) experience of historic buildings in general (and industrial heritage in particular), and planners and surveyors. An assessment of the investment performance of listed buildings was also undertaken. The research has been used by English Heritage to help develop its strategy for Heritage at Risk.

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Renting in the Dark: Creating a lettings market that works for tenants

Posted on: 9 December 2011
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This report from the Resolution Foundation looks at the process of renting via letting agents and in particular tenant fees.

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Be lean, be green: Energy efficiency and cost saving in private residential properties. London, 7 December 2011

Posted on: 7 December 2011
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Sustain held this event in order to introduce private landlords to the Green Deal due to be launched in 2012, and the accompanying Energy Company Obligation (ECO). In addition, Sustain highlighted the support currently available for energy efficiency improvements, including grant funding. The event was supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change with Emma Bulmer giving the Government’s perspective. Presentations are available online.

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Putting secondary property first

Posted on: 6 December 2011
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This bulletin explores the topic of secondary property and addresses the following key questions: What is secondary property? How bad is the current situation? What is the outlook for this part of the market? What are the solutions?

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