Whether you’re still studying or at the beginning of your career, this section of Estates Gazette brings together content to support your journey.
From undergraduate learning to early professional experience, explore our APC Series, which offers guidance on the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, our long-running Mainly for Students column, and a wealth of bespoke articles offering practical insights from those working in various roles in the sector. You can also browse the latest roles on Property Jobs, featuring opportunities across the built environment.
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Avoiding ‘thought leadersh*t’ with a human touch
COMMENT South Facing’s Dominique Staindl on turning slop into insight
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APC series: AI in the surveying profession
Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS looks at the increasingly prevalent use of artificial intelligence in surveying, the subject of a new professional standard
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A relationships industry
Why building relationships is key in nurturing the next generation of real estate professionals
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APC Series: Service charges
Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS looks at the newly updated RICS professional standard
APC Series
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APC Series: Understanding the role of the expert witness
In this article, Jen Lemen outlines the importance of this third-party role in the resolution of disputes
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The oddities of inspection
Jen Lemen looks at five things that you might identify on inspection, which you might not have encountered before
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APC series: Dealing with data
Jen Lemen offers an update on data handling, and the impact of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
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APC series: Dilapidations for APC candidates
The level of knowledge that you might need in relation to dilapidations depends on your pathway and competency choices. For example, a property manager might regularly be involved in terminal…
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APC series: Residential service charges
Jen Lemen looks at the brand new RICS Professional Standard
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APC series: ESG and commercial property valuation
Jen Lemen begins a two-part look at the traps to avoid for students studying property valuation
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APC series: What you need to know about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Jen Lemen looks at a major new piece of legislation affecting the industry
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Mainly for Students
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Mainly for students: The climate change business case
Dr Samantha Orga explores a critical talking point facing the built environment
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Mainly for students: Interim management of development land
Paul Collins highlights some of the important considerations for landowners and developers waiting to get a scheme underway
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Mainly for students: More rookie errors to avoid
Louise Kirsten completes a two-part look at traps to avoid, this time focusing on undertaking freehold and leasehold valuations using a traditional investment approach
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Mainly for students: Avoiding ‘rookie errors’ in valuation
Louise Kirsten begins a two-part look at the traps to avoid for students studying property valuation
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APC series: Marketing matters – price and promotion
Paul Collins completes his two-part look at the essentials of marketing properties and client services
