As a building surveyor you may still be called on to represent landlords or tenants, so attaining the relevant competency can help you manage the relationship between the two parties.

In her last ACES article, Jen wrote about how to be a fantastic APC ally, as a counsellor, supervisor or mentor, particularly when delivering e-mock interviews. This week, we will look at how to advance your APC support role by becoming an assessor.

In this week’s blog, we look at the role of the RICS APC Counsellor and what to do if you haven’t yet found one to support you.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the new cap on RICS APC and AssocRICS assessment attempts, which RICS will introduce from 1 January 2026. All RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates and their counsellors should be aware of the changes.

In this week’s podcast, we look at the RICS Professional Standard Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice 1st Edition.

This is essential listening for all RICS AssocRICS and APC candidates, as well as students, qualified surveyors and anyone responsible for practice management of a RICS Regulated Firm.

In this week's podcast, Abigail and Katie discuss some more specific examples of social value.

Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett and Karl Brown in a discussion about Social Value.

Awaab’s Law, otherwise known as the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Regulations) (England) Regulations 2025, makes major changes in the residential social rented sector. The Regulations sit underneath the wider Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.