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Cash Flow Forecasting, 1st edition (UK)

This global adaptation defines cash flow forecasting, before giving guidance on producing a useful forecast, explaining how to use it to assess progress on site, and analyse actual expenditure against forecast expenditure.

Life Cycle Costing, 1st edition

This guidance note summarises what is meant by a life cycle costing and whole life costing service for both new construction works and for the refurbishment of existing assets.

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.

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...

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.

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.

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation), Description and Standard Terms of Engagement

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.

Conflict Avoidance and Dispute Resolution in Construction, 1st edition

Summarises what is meant by conflict avoidance and dispute resolution, identifying the key issues that all surveyors should understand in respect of these distinct and substantive areas.

Construction Security and Performance Documents, 1st edition

Reviews security and performance documents normally associated with a construction project, noting the main types of document, the parties to them, their purpose and general terms.

Acceleration, 1st edition

This guidance summarises what is meant by ‘acceleration’ in the construction industry; it also looks at how acceleration can be achieved and how it can be valued.

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.

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) Report

HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation), 5th edition

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...

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.

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.

Employers Agent Design and Build, 1st edition

Employer’s agent: design and build is intended for use in conjunction with the JCT Design and Build Contract where an agent will be appointed by the employer to represent him or her. This guidance note considers the role and respo...