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[23 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
Record-breaking land goes on sale The largest single block of land to come to the market in living memory in England and Wales has just gone on sale. If you fancy owning the sprawling Vyrnwy Estate in the Welsh Cambrian Mountains, you'll need to ask your bank manager ...
[16 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
Scottish funding may spell new jobs for surveyors The future is looking bright for many Scottish-based surveyors as the Scottish Government announces that it would invest a massive £50 million into regeneration schemes across the country. The JESSICA fund (Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas) ...
[15 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | One Comment ]
Summer sport causes property slump It may seem strange but the public’s interest in the World Cup and Wimbledon has possibly caused house sales to fall by an average of 5.3%. This is according to figures from Agency Express, a national ‘For Sale’ board contractor. It seems as though ...
[7 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
First-hand experiences of the APC Find out exactly what is involved with taking the APC from those surveyors who have recently passed their assessment. We hear from several newly qualified surveyors who share their APC experiences and offer their advice for how best to prepare yourself. ...
[7 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
Abolition of HIPs increases supply Surveyors have reported that the decision to eradicate HIPs has pushed more houses onto the market. The net balance of surveyors reporting rises in new instructions moved from 11% in April to 21% in May. In the near future, this trend is expected ...
[5 Jul 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
RICS welcomes new members Huge congratulations to all the newly qualified chartered surveyors. 761 surveyors in the UK have just successfully passed their APC in the first session for 2010. The trainees undertook a period of structured training and a final assessment to demonstrate that they hold the competencies required ...
[30 Jun 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
Job success for graduate surveyor Scott Shufflebottom, a graduate surveyor from the University of Reading, has just secured a position within the telecoms team of Lambert Smith Hampton’s Manchester office. The appointment is just one of a handful of new recruits for the department, and testament to ...
[29 Jun 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
Save up to 15% on travel RICS has teamed up with STA travel to give RICS student members 10-15% off travel destinations all over the world. So whether you want to go on safari in Africa, go for a shopping trip in New York or just relax in the ...
[25 Jun 2010 | S-360 Team | 2 Comments ]
Boost your employability with AssocRICS Gaining a professional qualification shows employers that you are enthusiastic with high working standards, and it could improve your chances of securing a job. Non-graduate property professionals who are keen to impress prospective employers are being encouraged to consider updating their qualifications with ...
[24 Jun 2010 | S-360 Team | No Comment ]
RICS HQ hosts Housing Minister’s first speech Grant Shapps MP, the Government's new Housing Minister, chose RICS's Parliament Square headquarters as the venue for his first official speech earlier this month 2010. Gathered for the event were representatives of the property industry, the Government and the press, all eager to ...