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

This guidance note is intended to be applicable for Contractor’s Basis rating valuations effective from 1 April 2017 and thereafter. The purpose of this guidance note is to aid the understanding of the Contractor’s Basis for the g...

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...

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...

Residential Panel Managers, 1st edition

This protocol has been jointly set up and endorsed by an industry wide group comprising representatives of RICS, lenders, insurers and panel management firms involved in the residential mortgage valuation market.

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.

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.

Valuation of Development Land, 1st edition

This paper discusses the valuation of property where the proposed development is of a cleared or greenfield site, or where all existing buildings on a site will be removed in order to construct new ones.

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.

Rating Appeals, 4th edition - no longer current

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.

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...

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, in particular where the provision of a mortgage lending value (MLV) is requested.

Sector Standards 15 Nov 2018

What’s new in the Red Book supplement

Now more than ever, appropriate valuation standards and their effective regulation are vital to promote and sustain public confidence and trust in the valuation process.

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...

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...

Depreciated replacement cost method of valuation for financial reporting

The purpose of this UK guidance note is to draw attention to matters relevant to the use of the depreciated replacement cost (DRC) method of valuation.

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.

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New Tenant Fees Act comes into effect

Financial constraints holding up construction workloads as investment drops

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

Valuation of Land for Affordable Housing, 2nd edition

Service Charge Residential Management Code, 3rd Edition

Residential Panel Managers, 1st edition

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

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

Valuation of Development Land, 1st edition

Valuation of Woodlands, 1st edition

Rating Appeals, 4th edition - no longer current

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

Bank Lending Valuations and Mortgage Lending Value, 1st edition

What’s new in the Red Book supplement

BCIS featured analysis: YMCA hostel

Value Management and Value Engineering, 1st edition

Weak sales outlook causing new homebuyers cold feet

Surveying Assets in the Built Environment, 1st edition

Depreciated replacement cost method of valuation for financial reporting

BCIS component life expectancy update for 2018