RICS Matrics Tayside and Fife: Candidate Support - Scottish Property Hot Topics & APC Top Tips

Overview

Join Property Elite for an engaging CPD session exploring some of the key issues currently influencing Scotland's property sector and built environment.

This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of emerging market trends, regulatory developments and professional practice considerations impacting surveyors and property professionals across Scotland.

Topics will include:

• RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book Global Standards) and Sustainability practice for surveyors global guide: Explore the latest developments in RICS professional standards, including the growing integration of sustainability considerations into valuation and surveying practice. Review the new Sustainability practice for surveyors global guide, published in June 2026, including the seven-step workflow and four key sustainability pillars.
• Scottish Building Safety Levy: An overview of two significant legislative developments affecting Scotland's built environment. Examine the new Scottish Building Safety Levy, which is scheduled to come into force in April 2028 and will apply to certain new residential developments and conversions, helping to fund Scotland's cladding remediation programme.
• Simon and Richard's Law: Cover the implications of Simon and Richard's Law, which came into force in April 2026 following recommendations arising from the Cameron House Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry.
• RICS updates and APC tips: Hear the latest professional updates from the RICS sector and gain practical APC guidance from experienced assessors, including advice on demonstrating competence, preparing for final assessment, evidencing professional development and avoiding common APC pitfalls.
• Live Q&A: The webinar will conclude with a dedicated 15-minute question and answer session, providing attendees with the opportunity to discuss the topics covered and raise questions with the Property Elite team.
• This session is ideal for APC candidates, chartered surveyors and property professionals seeking to stay informed about important industry developments while gaining valuable CPD.
   

CPD: Eligible for formal CPD hours.

Property Elite reserves the right to amend the programme to reflect the latest industry developments and regulatory updates.

The opinion and advice about the RICS Assessment process given during this event is based on our speakers experience and does not necessarily reflect the advice given by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. As a candidate, you should ensure you are familiar with the RICS Candidate Guidance for your route, the relevant RICS Pathway guide and the RICS Requirements and Competencies guide, as well as current advice on the Assessment process.

The RICS Candidate Support Team in your region provides free-of-charge support to candidates on all routes to assessment, including APC, AssocRICS and Senior Professional. Their support includes drop-ins, 1-2-1 advice and guidance, online resources, podcasts and webinars.

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