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RICS Responds to Major Changes in Home Buying and Selling The housing market in the UK has been undergoing significant shifts due to various economic, social, and regulatory factors. As one of the leading bodies in the property and surveying profession, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) plays a crucial role in addressing these changes, ensuring that both industry practitioners and consumers adapt effectively. Recent developments emphasise RICS's response to

Post-Purchase Roadmap: Turning a RICS Survey into a Practical Maintenance Plan for the First Five Years Buying a home is the start of a...

From Anxiety to Assurance: A Surveyor’s Guide to Home Surveys Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions most people make. It’s exciting, but it’s also full of uncertainty and that’s why instructing a home survey often ranks high among a buyer’s worries. With over 18 years’ experience as a building surveyor, I’ve guided hundreds of buyers through this exact moment. Below I outline the common concerns clients bring to me, explain what a survey can (a

When a Level 3 Home Survey Uncovers Serious Structural Defects - A Recent Case Study and Practical Next Steps for Buyers. As a RICS...