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Surveys of Residential Property, 3rd edition (reissue)

Provides a clear, flexible framework for practitioners to develop their own services the public can trust, consistent with the quality standards expected from RICS members.

Private Rented Sector Code, 1st edition RICS

This cross-industry code is intended to promote best practice in the letting and management of private rented sector housing in England.

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) Practice note (Scotland), 1st edition

Condition Report: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Quantity Surveyor Services, Scotland

A form to be used with the RICS Scotland Standard form of consultant's appointment and RICS Scotland Short form of consultant's appointment.

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...

UK Residential Real Estate Agency, 6th edition

With the increased focus on the need for ethical practice and transparency in the residential property market this RICS professional statement sets out clearly the responsibilities of residential property agents to ensure they are...

Conflicts of Interest for Members Acting as Dispute Resolvers, 1st edition

Covers the appointment of surveyors as arbitrators, independent experts, mediators, adjudicators, and other dispute resolvers.

Rural Arbitration, 1st edition

This guidance note 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.

Design and Specification, 1st edition

Provides professional practitioners with best practice guidance relevant to the tasks and processes of design and specification for small to medium-size construction projects.

Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses Scotland, Client guide

This 1st edition of Surveyors acting as expert witnesses in Scotland applies to surveyors when providing expert evidence, whether oral or written, before a range of courts and tribunals in Scotland.

Surveyors Acting as Adjudicators in the Construction Industry in Scotland, 4th edition

Applies to professionals appointed directly by the parties to adjudicate disputes relating to works carried out under a construction contract and works carried out under a contract to which the Construction Act does not apply, but...

Building Survey: Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

The RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive report of its kind and should be used for larger or older properties, or when planning major works.

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...

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.

Project Manager Services, Scotland

A form to be used with the RICS Scotland Standard form of consultant's appointment, and RICS Scotland Short form of consultant's appointment.

Daylighting and Sunlighting, 1st edition

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

Asbestos and its Implications for Surveyors and their Clients, 3rd edition

Written as a starting point in the subject, this note provides guidance on the dangers of asbestos to health and business, protecting professional indemnity (PI) insurance, complying with legislation, and implementing an effective...

Surveyors Acting as Advocates, 1st edition practice statement, 2nd edition guidance note (Scotland)

This document applies only to Scotland. When acting as a surveyor-advocate you owe duties to your client. However, you also owe a duty to the tribunal to act properly and fairly and to assist in the maintenance of the integrity of...

Dilapidations in Scotland, 2nd edition

The material provides practical guidance to RICS members on the skills and approach required when instructed in connection with dilapidations matters in Scotland.