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Press release 26 Jul 2018

Financial constraints holding up construction workloads as investment drops

Construction workloads slowed amid financial constraints, according to the Q2 2018 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey.

Terms of Engagement: Rural Estate Management Services

This guidance note explains matters which should be considered by the agent and the client in order to complete the model agreement for the provision of rural estate management services.

The Contractor's Basis of Valuation for Rating Purposes, 2nd edition

This guidance note is intended to be applicable for Contractor’s Basis rating valuations effective from 1 April 2017 and thereafter. The purpose of this guidance note is to aid the understanding of the Contractor’s Basis for the g...

Rights of Light, 2nd edition

Produced by a cross-professional group specialist panel of associate and chartered surveyors, this guidance deals with easements known as rights of light and outlines current best practice for surveyors in this field.

Valuation of Land for Affordable Housing, 2nd edition

This guidance note aims to assist practitioners in the approach to the valuation of affordable housing development land. The focus is on the valuation of land for housing and flats but the principles are broadly adaptable for othe...

Service Charge Residential Management Code, 3rd Edition

This Code, now in its third edition, has been approved by the Secretary of State and is effective from 1 June 2016. It applies only to residential leasehold properties in England but practitioners operating in other parts of the U...

Residential Panel Managers, 1st edition

This protocol has been jointly set up and endorsed by an industry wide group comprising representatives of RICS, lenders, insurers and panel management firms involved in the residential mortgage valuation market.

Capital and Rental Valuation of Public Houses, Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs in England and Wales, 1st edition

Written in relation to property in England and Wales, this note offers detailed guidance on the capital and rental valuation of public houses, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Vertical Aerial Photography and Digital Imagery, 5th edition

By advising on best practice, this guidance is intended to assist all those connected with the request, purchase and production of surveys and mapping material.

Surveying Safely, 2nd edition

Based on the law in England, Wales and Scotland, this note gives guidance to health and safety responsibilities at both a corporate level (for all sizes of organisation) and that of the individual property professional.

Negotiating Options and Leases for Renewable Energy Schemes, 2nd edition

Intended for use within the UK, the guidance is essential reading for all members who are asked to advise in relation to renewable energy schemes.

Guidelines for the Use of GNSS in Land Surveying and Mapping, 2nd edition

This guidance note sets out best practice guidelines for surveyors and clients on the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in land surveying and mapping.

Valuation of Development Land, 1st edition

This paper discusses the valuation of property where the proposed development is of a cleared or greenfield site, or where all existing buildings on a site will be removed in order to construct new ones.

Valuation of Woodlands, 1st edition

Aiming to assist valuers, this guidance highlights the main factors that impact the market value of woodlands and addresses some of the more complex issues that might arise in the assessment of such an asset.

Surveyors Acting as Advocates (England & Wales)

The professional statement sets out the core duties expected of the surveyor-advocate. It applies where you agree (whether in writing or orally) to act as a surveyor-advocate before any tribunal in England, Wales or Northern Irela...

Rating Appeals, 4th edition - no longer current

This guidance note provides an outline of the rating appeal system in England and Wales, describing the various processes involved in making a proposal to alter a rating list.

Bank Lending Valuations and Mortgage Lending Value, 1st edition

This guidance note is primarily directed at those providing valuation services within or subject to EU jurisdictions for bank-lending purposes, in particular where the provision of a mortgage lending value (MLV) is requested.

Sector Standards 15 Nov 2018

What’s new in the Red Book supplement

Now more than ever, appropriate valuation standards and their effective regulation are vital to promote and sustain public confidence and trust in the valuation process.

News & opinion 18 Oct 2018

BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

The BCIS Online featured project for October 2018 is the soon to be completed flagship YMCA hostel in Islington, London.

Value Management and Value Engineering, 1st edition

This note introduces the concepts of value management and value engineering in relation to construction projects and to the role of the chartered surveyor.

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Financial constraints holding up construction workloads as investment drops

Terms of Engagement: Rural Estate Management Services

The Contractor's Basis of Valuation for Rating Purposes, 2nd edition

Rights of Light, 2nd edition

Valuation of Land for Affordable Housing, 2nd edition

Service Charge Residential Management Code, 3rd Edition

Residential Panel Managers, 1st edition

Capital and Rental Valuation of Public Houses, Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs in England and Wales, 1st edition

Vertical Aerial Photography and Digital Imagery, 5th edition

Surveying Safely, 2nd edition

Negotiating Options and Leases for Renewable Energy Schemes, 2nd edition

Guidelines for the Use of GNSS in Land Surveying and Mapping, 2nd edition

Valuation of Development Land, 1st edition

Valuation of Woodlands, 1st edition

Surveyors Acting as Advocates (England & Wales)

Rating Appeals, 4th edition - no longer current

Bank Lending Valuations and Mortgage Lending Value, 1st edition

What’s new in the Red Book supplement

BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

Value Management and Value Engineering, 1st edition