Please note, this document was reissued in March 2023 as a professional standard. It was previously published in May 2017 as a Guidance Note. The regulatory requirements remain the same.

This standard is designed to assist rural chartered surveyors who are appointed to act in arbitrations dealing with rural assets and property, whether as advocates, experts or the arbitrator.

It includes:

  • The statutory framework
  • The nature of arbitration
  • Documents and fee on application
  • Action on appointment
  • Case management
  • Accepting an appointment