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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.

The Mundic Problem, 3rd edition

Provides guidance for surveyors and other professionals likely to encounter cases of mundic in the south west of England. It outlines a rationale for the classification of samples to help lenders distinguish between those properti...

Licence for Alterations in Commercial Property, 2nd edition

This guidance note is of interest to surveyors dealing with tenant applications to make alterations at office and industrial properties in England and Wales.

Commercial Property Management in England and Wales, 2nd edition

This guidance note details best practice in the management of commercial property, with particular emphasis on how the person(s) in control of a building should manage, communicate and control income and expenditure.

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

Written in relation to property in England and Wales, this note offers detailed guidance on the capital and rental valuation of public houses, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

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.

Conflicts of Interest: UK Commercial Property Market Investment Agency, 1st edition

This professional statement provides RICS members and RICS regulated firms with mandatory requirements when acting on the open market sale or acquisition of a commercial investment real estate opportunity in the UK in order to avo...

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.

Value Management and Value Engineering, 1st edition

This note introduces the concepts of value management and value engineering in relation to construction projects and to the role of the chartered surveyor.

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...

News & opinion 31 Jan 2019

Building Equality: Driving LGBT+ inclusion forward

Building Equality is an alliance of construction organisations and professionals working together to drive LGBT+ inclusion in the construction sector. Over the past five years they have grown substantially by expanding their reach...

News & opinion 16 Jan 2019

New BCIS methodology for Tender Price Index estimates

BCIS has introduced a new methodology for estimating the latest All-in Tender Price Index results.

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.

Appointing a Project Manager, 1st edition

Provides practical guidance to those involved in the commissioning or procurement of project management services, as well as RICS members undertaking the role of project manager in relation to building works contracts.

Resource Management: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Waste

This document provides guidance for property professionals on how to make more efficient and effective use of buildings and their support services; manage resources more effectively and reduce waste.

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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New Tenant Fees Act comes into effect

Financial constraints holding up construction workloads as investment drops

The Mundic Problem, 3rd edition

Licence for Alterations in Commercial Property, 2nd edition

Commercial Property Management in England and Wales, 2nd edition

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

Surveying Safely, 2nd edition

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

Conflicts of Interest: UK Commercial Property Market Investment Agency, 1st edition

Auctioneers selling real estate (incorporating Common Auction Conditions), 7th edition

BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

Value Management and Value Engineering, 1st edition

Weak sales outlook causing new homebuyers cold feet

Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment, 1st edition

Building Equality: Driving LGBT+ inclusion forward

New BCIS methodology for Tender Price Index estimates

Leasehold Reform in England and Wales, 3rd edition

Appointing a Project Manager, 1st edition

Resource Management: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Waste

Discounted Cash Flow for Commercial Property Investments, 1st edition