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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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24 Apr 2012

RICS NRM 2: Detailed Measurement for Building Works, 1st edition

NRM 2 is written mainly for the preparation of bills of quantities and quantified schedules of works, although the rules will be invaluable for designing and developing standard or bespoke schedules of rates.

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17 Dec 2010

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

This note offers detailed guidance on the capital and rental valuation of public houses, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

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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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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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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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1 Aug 2017

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

The purpose of this guidance note is to aid the understanding of the Contractor’s Basis for the general rating practitioner while providing a common framework of the basis for the more experienced practitioner.

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27 May 2016

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...

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