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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.

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...

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.

Private Rented Sector Code, 1st edition (revised July 2015)

This cross-industry code is intended to promote best practice in the letting and management of private rented sector housing in England.

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.

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.

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.

Surveyors Acting as Advocates (England & Wales)

The professional statement sets out the core duties expected of the surveyor-advocate. It applies where you agree (whether in writing or orally) to act as a surveyor-advocate before any tribunal in England, Wales or Northern Irela...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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New Tenant Fees Act comes into effect

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

Licence for Alterations in Commercial Property, 2nd edition

Private Rented Sector Code, 1st edition (revised July 2015)

Valuation of Land for Affordable Housing, 2nd edition

Service Charge Residential Management Code, 3rd Edition

Residential Panel Managers, 1st 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

Valuation of Development Land, 1st edition

Valuation of Woodlands, 1st edition

Surveyors Acting as Advocates (England & Wales)

Rating Appeals, 4th edition - no longer current

Bank Lending Valuations and Mortgage Lending Value, 1st edition

What’s new in the Red Book supplement

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

UK housing market faces challenging 2019