The largest proportion of RICS appointments are made from the Panel of Rent Review Arbitrators and Independent Experts who are appointed on rent review disputes and lease renewals under PACT. Most commercial leases continue to have provision for the RICS President to appoint an Arbitrator or Independent Expert, which is an acknowledgement of the technical knowledge and experience of RICS Panel members.
Rural practice surveyors deal with appointments under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. These Panel Members also deal with other property, partnership or contract farming disputes under the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996.
RICS has a Panel dealing with non-rent arbitrations, but few appointments are made from this Panel as most cases are resolved by adjudication. However, RICS is promoting the use of our dispute resolvers in the international market and are establishing panels to work within these regions.
To join the RICS President’s Panel of Arbitrators and Independent Experts, there are several steps and conditions that must be met.
Meet the criteria including successful completion of the RICS Diploma in Arbitration (or equivalent)
Criteria include but are not limited to 10 years minimum post qualification experience, understanding of law relating to arbitration and ability to demonstrate recent involvement in the arbitration process.
Prior to the interview candidates are asked to submit a template of their standard directions, an reasoned award that they completed in the last 2 years and their CPD records. These, along with their application and other supporting documents are discussed in their panel interview.
Successful candidates are invited to the introduction session to ensure that they are familiar with all the practical elements of the RICS nomination process and the adjudication process.
Published date: 29 June 2026
Published date: 20 November 2015
Published date: 20 November 2015
Published date: 29 June 2026
Published date: 29 June 2026
