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News & opinion 31 May 2019
New Tenant Fees Act comes into effect

As of Saturday 1 June, the Tenant Fees Act (English letting fees ban) will be live, following the successful passing earlier this year of the Tenants Fees Bill.
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.
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...
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 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.
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...
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.
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 professionals.
Press release 11 Oct 2018
Weak sales outlook causing new homebuyers cold feet

Demand from new buyers nationally has weakened slightly for the second successive month, making the forward looking sales indicators also turn a little more pessimistic according to the September 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Su...
Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment, 1st edition

This guidance mandates a whole life approach to reducing carbon emissions within the built environment. It sets out specific mandatory principles and supporting guidance for the interpretation and implementation of EN 15978 method...
Party Wall Legislation and Procedure, 7th edition

Providing clear guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, this document is essential reading for members who deal with the complex and often expensive disputes arising in this area.
Reinstatement Cost Assessment of Buildings, 3rd edition

This publication is intended as a guide for surveyors who carry out reinstatement cost assessments of buildings.
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...
News & opinion 19 Nov 2018
BCIS component life expectancy update for 2018

Results of the 2018 BCIS component life expectancy survey on the typical, minimum and maximum life of buildings and engineering components.
Press release 18 Dec 2018
UK housing market faces challenging 2019

The UK housing market is unlikely to see much change in 2019 with a continuation of weakening sales activity, according to the RICS UK Residential Housing Forecast 2019.