As the world's largest professional body for chartered surveyors, RICS  offers clear, impartial, expert advice on the issues raised in this guide. 

The advantages of using an RICS member are:

• They give you clear, impartial and expert advice
• They act in your interest
• They are tightly regulated and have strict codes of conduct to protect you - including proper insurance
• RICS members have to update their skills and knowledge throughout their careers, so you can rely on their expertise
• You are further protected by a complaints service.

Further information
RICS has a range of free property guides. For a full list, please visit www.rics.org/usefulguides.

Find an RICS member
If you want to find independent, impartial advice from a qualified professional with good local knowledge, contact us.

To find a chartered surveyor in your area visit www.ricsfirms.com.

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