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31 Jul 2018

Valuing Residential Property Purpose Built for Renting, 1st edition

This guidance note aims to assist valuers in their approach to valuing residential blocks (both singularly and in portfolios) intended to be let at market rent for a defined minimum period. It is also hoped that it will assist use...

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17 May 2016

Residential Panel Managers, 1st edition

This protocol sets out professional standards for the industry and, as a model for best practice, aims to improve protection for all parties to the valuation process.

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29 Mar 2018

Auctioneers Selling Real Estate (incorporating Common Auction Conditions), 7th edition

This 7th edition includes the following revisions and features: now a professional statement not a guidance note, Common Auction Conditions has been incorporated at the end of the professional statement and revised guidance on gui...

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27 Aug 2010

Discounted Cash Flow for Commercial Property Investments, 1st edition

This guidance focuses on discounted cash flow valuation in the particular context of commercial property investments.

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29 Jan 2018

Risk, Liability and Insurance in Valuation Work, 2nd edition

This guidance note is intended to assist both members and their clients in understanding the main risks and liabilities associated with valuation.

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25 Jun 2018

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

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

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8 Dec 2016

Farm Stocktaking Valuations, 2nd edition

This guidance note draws professionals’ attention to specific issues that arise in farm stocktaking valuations, for inclusion in financial statements that are prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.

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9 Aug 2012

Financial Viability in Planning, 1st edition

This guidance note provides an effective framework for assessing financial viability, regardless of the regulatory regime in place, or the stage of the economic cycle at which the evaluation is being carried out.

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1 Dec 2017

Valuation of Medical Centre and Surgery Premises, 2nd edition

Valuation of medical centres and surgery premises is concerned with the valuation of surgery premises, including all medical centres and surgeries occupied by doctors and other similar practitioners for medical or health services.

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4 Jan 2017

Valuation of buy-to-let Properties and HMO Properties, 1st edition

The rapid expansion of buy-to-let has created significant challenges for valuers in this market and the purpose of this guidance note is to provide sufficient background information and guidance to ensure consistency in the assess...

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7 Apr 2010

Contamination Environment Sustainability, 3rd edition

Intended to assist surveyors of all levels of expertise, this note provides guidance on advising clients as to how environmental and sustainability issues impact upon all aspects of land, property and construction.

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19 Aug 2010

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.

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14 Mar 2017

Surveying Assets in the Built Environment, 1st edition

This guidance note provides a professional practitioner or individual commissioned to undertake a survey with outlined guidance on fulfilling elements of a client's brief, along with unique aspects arising from the myriad of asset...

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18 Oct 2012

Daylighting and Sunlighting, 1st edition

Focuses on the daylight, sunlight and shading encountered in the design, planning and environmental impact assessment of developments.

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24 Apr 2012

RICS NRM 1: New Rules of Measurement

NRM 1 provides guidance on the quantification of building works for the purpose of preparing cost estimates and cost plans. It is the ‘cornerstone’ of good cost management of construction projects – enabling more effective and acc...

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17 May 2014

RICS NRM 3: Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Building Maintenance Works, 1st edition

NRM 3 gives guidance on the quantification and description of maintenance works for the purpose of preparing initial order of cost estimates. The rules also aid the procurement and cost control of maintenance works.

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8 Mar 2017

Rating Consultancy Code of Practice, 4th edition

With the aim of improving consumer protection and maintaining professional standards, the code sets out the standards of practice that rating consultants must adopt.

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19 Aug 2015

Leasehold Reform in England and Wales, 3rd edition

The purpose of this guidance note is to assist the valuer in the provision of leasehold reform valuation advice whether they are acting for the freeholder (landlord), intermediate landlord or tenant.

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12 Apr 2017

Rating Appeals, 4th edition

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.

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28 Mar 2018

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.

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