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UK&I Service Charges in Residential Property - 3 Part Web Class

Online

From £195 + VAT

July / August 2026 Schedule

  1. 27 July 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00 (BST)
  2. 03 August 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00 (BST)
  3. 10 August 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00 (BST)

Overview

This intermediate-level web class series has been designed to support residential property professionals in understanding and applying the RICS Service charge residential management code and additional advice for landlords, leaseholders and agents, 4th edition.

Across three practical sessions, learners will explore the key changes introduced by the updated professional standard, how the new expectations apply in practice, and the common risks and disputes associated with residential service charge management.

The series combines expert explanation, practical examples, case studies, knowledge checks, and a final assessment to help learners build confidence and apply the standard consistently in day-to-day practice.

Web Class Structure

  • Session 1: Understanding the professional standard
    • Establish core knowledge of the professional standard, its purpose, scope, and key changes
  • Session 2: Applying the standard in practice
    • Translate the professional standard into day-to-day residential service charge management activities
  • Session 3: Managing risk and avoiding disputes
    • Develop awareness of risk, compliance expectations, and how the standard is applied in dispute contexts

Learning outcomes

Explain the purpose, scope and intended application of the RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code, 4th edition

Identify the key changes between the 3rd and 4th editions, particularly regarding transparency, governance and professional expectations

Apply the principles of the professional standard to basic residential service charge scenarios, including budgeting, financial management and reserve fund planning

Describe appropriate methods for issuing service charge demands, financial reporting and effective communication with leaseholders

Recognise common risks, causes of dispute and areas of potential non-compliance associated with poor service charge management

Describe how the professional standard is applied in tribunal and dispute contexts, and the potential professional and legal consequences of non-compliance

Apply best-practice approaches to promote transparency, reduce the likelihood of disputes and support informed operational decision-making

Align the updated standard with the wider legislative and regulatory framework governing residential property management

Price summary

RICS Member

GBP £195 + VAT

Non-RICS Member

GBP £263 + VAT

From £195

+ VAT