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Ric zieht es mal wieder auf eine kleine Bühne, denn es wurde nach längerem Zeit für einen Karaoke-Abend! Anderweitig wurde sich in eine Kommentardiskussion gestürzt und erörtert, warum es sich bei der zuletzt veröffentlichten Virtual Boy Bibliothek für die Nintendo Switch eher um einen Flop handelt.►Intro & Outro von Pascal►Cast 'Em auf Spotify for Podcasters,YouTube & Instagram►Cast 'Em auf SteadyHQ unterstützen►BäckchenBrothers auf Spotify for Podcasters►Rics Projekte und Socials►Zum Community Discord Server►Rics Equipment:Shure SM7dB + Motu M4►Outdoor:Shure Beta 58A + Zoom H6 Essential►Aufnahme & Bearbeitung:Audacity, Adobe Audition CC
Helen Holder developed an idea to help her children talk about their fears during lockdown – and it proved to be highly effective. Now Helen is using the same powerful visualisation technique to help business change professionals name, and tame, their self-limiting beliefs. In this mindset-challenging BA Brew, Helen and the Brew Crew discuss common 'Mental Monsters' and share some practical strategies for challenging them. See the resource list below for a link to Fiona Kiss's ‘Problem Solving Duck' article. Helen Holder is Head of Business Analysis at RICS. She is also a volunteer with IIBA and YBA. FURTHER RESOURCES BA BREWSBA Brew 20: Resilience (feat. Corrine Thomas) BA Brew 30: Confidence (feat. Philippa Thomas) BA Brew 45: Developing Positive Habits and Behaviours ARTICLES Mental Monsters: Name and Tame Your Limiting Beliefs Resilience Resources Strengths Spotting - Achieve your goals by leveraging your strengths StrengthsFinder 2.0 Foster a Growth Mindset with Mindset Advantage The Problem Solving Duck COURSES Introduction to NLP Workshop
Paul Greenyer, Gareth Wilson and Craig Nester are high flyers in the world of landscape design and contracting. Greenyer is director of Paul Greenyer Consultancy and carries out design and build landscape work as well as being an RICS-accredited expert witness and mediator.Wilson is an independent expert witness, hard landscaping expert and garden consultant and is known for his Chelsea gardens.And Nester is a design and build specialist with his firm Habitat Landscapes.While their routes into the industry are different, they share a hurdle over which they have all had to jump - having ADHD (attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder).In the discussion with Rachael Forsyth, the three offer disarmingly frank accounts of the ways ADHD has affected their lives and the people the love, live with and work with.They explain some "symptoms" of the condition and share some of the strategies they have employed and evolved that have helped them first "cope" and ultimately "thrive" and excel in their chosen professions.Podcast producer: HortWeek digital content manager, Christina TaylorPodcast presenter: HortWeek senior reporter, Rachael ForsythMake sure you never miss a HortWeek podcast! Subscribe to or Follow HortWeek podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's Podcast, we look at the new RICS CPD requirements from 1 January 2026 onwards. This is essential reading for all RICS members; FRICS, MRICS and AssocRICS.
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Commercial real estate sentiment is improving globally, but the recovery is far from uniform, according to the results of the latest surveys released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London. The Americas, led by the U.S., are seeing clearer signs of momentum, while parts of Europe remain cautious and Asia Pacific presents a mixed picture. Geopolitical risks, policy shifts and sector-specific headwinds remain very real, so focusing on specific cities and property types where fundamentals genuinely support growth will be key going forward as broad regional bets may no longer work.
In this week's podcast, we look at subsidence – a potential cause of cracking in buildings. This is essential reading for RICS APC and AssocRICS candidates pursuing the Building Pathology and Inspection competencies.
In this week's podcast, we look at the brand new RICS pathway guides published in December 2025.
In this episode, Paul is joined by Simon Rubinsohn, Chief Economist at the RICS, for a deep dive into one of the most pressing and under-discussed challenges facing the industry: the critical shortage of quantity surveyors — and what it means for productivity, cost, innovation and delivery across UK construction.Drawing on the RICS 2025 Skills Survey and the latest Construction Monitor data, Simon explains why the QS shortage is no longer a future risk but a current constraint, with over a third of respondents describing it as critical — even in a flat market.Together, Paul and Simon explore:why the QS skills shortage is more severe than most people realise;how limited capacity is already impacting output, cost control and client service;why skills shortages suppress innovation and lock productivity in a low-growth cycle;how construction productivity compares to the wider economy — and why it has stalled for years;the role sentiment data plays in understanding the real health of the industry;why construction struggles with perception, narrative and early-career attraction; andwhat needs to change across education, apprenticeships, mentoring and messaging to bring new talent into the profession.The conversation also looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, unpacking the UK housing and infrastructure outlook, planning reform, interest rates, and why any future uplift in activity will only succeed if the skills gap is addressed first.This is a timely, evidence-based discussion that connects labour shortages, productivity and economic growth — and challenges the industry to rethink how it attracts, supports and values quantity surveyors.Essential listening for QSs, commercial leaders, policy-makers and anyone serious about the future of construction.---------------------------------
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.
Trying to buy a £1 million dental practice without overpaying or overleveraging? We've got you. We break down the market forces shaping 2026—cooling interest rates, tighter supply, stronger buyer competition—and show how to turn that context into a smart acquisition strategy that protects cash flow and compounds long-term value.We start with the number that decides your deal: EBITDA. You'll hear how lenders underwrite dental practices, why net profit won't cut it, and how to rebuild a normalised EBITDA that stands up to bank stress tests. We compare NHS, private, and mixed models through a lender's lens, exploring where predictable income helps and where growth can stall. Then we get specific on costs: arrangement fees, RICS valuations, legal work for leases and NHS contracts, and the extras people forget when chasing a headline price. If you're considering freehold plus goodwill, we map the two-loan reality, typical LTVs (often 90% for goodwill and up to 100% for freehold), 15 to 20-year terms, and the structuring that can set you up for a cleaner exit later.Deal discipline is the throughline. We explain why sales brochures overstate value, how to sanity-check multiples, and when to bring in independent valuations and financial due diligence to test wages, labs, UDAs, and chair utilisation. If the numbers don't match the story, renegotiate or walk—because you make your money when you buy, not when you sell. We also share realistic timelines: fast indicative terms in days, but six to twelve months to complete depending on CQC and NHS steps. And once the keys are yours, we talk post-completion optimisation: joining a buying group to cut consumables by 6–10%, adopting AI and digital workflows to lift margins, and tracking the KPIs that keep lenders and owners happy.If you're serious about owning rather than associating forever, this is your playbook to fund the right asset, at the right price, with the right structure. Subscribe, share with a colleague who's hunting for a practice, and leave a review to tell us what financing or valuation question you want answered next. If you require any help, don't hesitate to reach out to the Samera team at www.samera.co.uk. We are all here to help you! Thank you, The Samera Team
In this episode, I'm joined by Gerard Davis, a qualified commercial solicitor and Business Development Manager at Talbots Law, to break down a real commercial property deal involving lock-up garages — and why this type of asset can be a smart, low-barrier entry point into commercial property.We talk through Gerard's purchase of 12 lock-up garages for £51,000, how he identified that the asset was significantly under-rented, and why the value in the deal came from fixing the income, not development. By using commercial agents to increase rents and re-let units properly, the income was stabilised and later supported a RICS valuation of £140,000.We also discuss how Gerard structured the deal long term by selling the asset into his SSAS pension, allowing rental income to be received tax free within the pension — and why getting the legal and professional advice right is critical when using this type of strategy.This episode is particularly useful if you're:Investing in residential and considering moving into commercialCurious about under-rented assets and income-led value creationExploring lock-ups as a first commercial investmentInterested in pension-led property strategies such as SSASTalbots Law: https://www.talbotslaw.co.uk/site/people/gerard-davis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-davis-solicitor-a1a923155/
For our 250th episode, we mark a major milestone for Own the Build with a special collaboration with the RICS and the Project Flux podcast. This conversation arrives at a pivotal moment: the RICS has just published its first-ever global professional standard for the responsible use of AI in surveying, coming into effect in March 2026.To unpack what this means for QSs, valuers, project professionals, software vendors and construction leaders, Paul is joined by three people who helped shape the standard:James Garner — Head of AI & Data at Gleeds, Chair of the Project Data Analytics Task Force, and host of Project Flux.Chris de Gruben — Senior Director & Head of AI at Artefact; co-chair of the RICS AI Working Group.Matthew Lavy — Barrister at 4 Pump Court specialising in technology disputes and AI liability.Across this wide-ranging, practical and occasionally provocative discussion, the panel explore:• Why the RICS created this standard nowMember demand, regulatory pressure, industry lag, and a cultural shift from “AI as a threat” to “AI as a professional tool”.• The core pillars of responsible AI useRisk registers, explainability, transparency to clients, PI considerations, shadow AI, enterprise-grade tools, and why “professional judgement” remains non-negotiable.• What AI will — and won't — replaceFrom AVMs and automated cost analysis to complex valuation, negotiation, context, and human judgement.• The difference between enabling and restricting innovationWhy the RICS guidance is intentionally light-touch and principle-based, and how it avoids the rigidity of the EU AI Act.• What this means for QSs, valuers, employers, universities and software vendorsFuture training, AI literacy, cultural change, documentation, and how practitioners can protect themselves while accelerating adoption.• The future of surveying and construction in an AI-native worldAgentic workflows, robotics, quantum computing, and the real-world impact on productivity, risk, client expectations and professional identity.This is a landmark conversation at a turning point for the profession. If you want clarity on how AI will shape surveying, cost management and construction over the next five years — and what you should do in 2026 — this is essential listening.---------------------------------
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.
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From small family contractors in Spain…to working on the Camp Nou redevelopment for FC Barcelona…to leading cost strategy for Amazon across Europe and beyond.In this episode, We're joined by Alberto Fernandez, MRICS chartered quantity surveyor and Senior Cost Engineer at Amazon, to talk about a truly global career in construction – and how AI is about to reshape the industry.Alberto shares how early days on site with a labour–owner taught him the realities of construction, why he left Spain during the financial crisis to improve his English in Australia, and how that eventually led to roles with major contractors, FC Barcelona and now Amazon.We dive into:Growing up in Spain and “falling into” construction via a technical architect degreeEarly years on site: concrete on your boots, drywall, rebar and understanding the real basicsHow the global financial crisis forced him to reset and move to AustraliaDiscovering quantity surveying and the RICS route later in his careerLanding the role at FC Barcelona and working on Camp Nou & Johan Cruyff StadiumWhat it really takes to deliver complex stadium projects under huge pressureMoving into Amazon and leading cost engineering across Europe and beyondHis take on AI in construction – what's hype, what's real and what's coming nextWhy companies will need their own AI tools and “internal schools” for juniorsAdvice for young QSs and cost engineers entering an AI-powered industryIf you're interested in stadiums, global careers, cost engineering or AI in construction, this one is packed with insight.
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 Episode 245 of Own the Build, Paul is joined by Faye Allen, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Quantum Expert Witness, and Fellow of the RICS, with over 30 years' experience in construction. Faye is the author of Building Women — a powerful new book that examines why the industry continues to lose talented people, and what leaders can do to change that.This episode is essential listening for any QS, PM, or director who's ever asked:Why are experienced professionals walking away from the industry?Why don't we see more women in senior roles?What role does culture — not just maternity — play in retention?Faye shares stories, research, and practical steps for building inclusive teams — without falling into the “gender war” trap. The conversation covers:Why so many women drop out by age 46The hidden burnout from constant “fighting the system”How male allies can show up — and why most don't know where to startWhat subcontractors and SMEs need from Tier 1sWhy toilets, mental health, and procurement all matter more than you thinkIf you're a construction leader who wants to attract and retain better talent, this episode will challenge your assumptions — and give you the tools to lead better.
This week, the UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, or EAC, released a report on environmental sustainability and housing growth. The UK government is striving to meet a target of building one and a half million new homes, and has raised concerns about the risk that environmental objections could delay their construction. But, the EAC says, the UK must balance these needs. One tool to do this is the Whole Life Carbon Assessment guidelines, produced by the RICS, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In the absence of a national programme for measuring the carbon impact of construction, the EAC recommends that this tool should be adopted into the planning process. In this episode, first aired in 2023, we talked to Simon Sturgis, lead author of the guidance, as he and his colleagues worked to produce its second edition. Guests Simon Sturgis, founder, Targeting Zero LLP Matthew Collins, senior specialist, construction and infrastructure management, RICS Resources Simon Sturgis's paper Redefining Zero, which helped spur debate on the carbon costs of buildings. An earlier UK House of Commons environmental audit select committee report Building to net zero: costing carbon in construction. The Bath University Inventory of Carbon and Energy (Bath ICE) database. The post #353 Carbon Assessment in a Time of Housebuilding first appeared on Engineering Matters.
Can you build a high-level career in construction without giving up your personal life?Orla Kellehan, Senior Quantity Surveyor at John Sisk & Son and chartered member of the SCSI and RICS, proves you can.In this episode of The Take Off Podcast, Orla shares her 20-year journey through Ireland and Australia — from her early days juggling part-time study and site work, to becoming a respected voice for flexibility and inclusion in the industry.We dive into:The realities of being a woman and mother in constructionHow Orla negotiated a 4-day hybrid role while staying on major projectsWhy true equality starts with flexibility, not slogansHer advice for young women considering a career in quantity surveyingAnd how mentorship, continuous learning, and empathy can reshape leadership in constructionIt's honest, practical, and deeply relevant to anyone who believes career and life don't have to compete.
A year of mixed sentiment across global commercial real estate, with sharp contrasts between regions—this is the main takeaway from the latest Global Commercial Property Monitor released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London. While investor confidence is firming in markets such as the U.S., India and the UAE, markets such as China, France and Germany face sluggish demand and subdued outlooks. “Uncertainty around trade, interest rates, geopolitics continue to cloud the outlook as they have done most of the year,” said Head of Market Analytics Tarrant Parsons, in the final podcast episode of RICS Monitor in 2025.Press play for the full podcast, hosted by CPE Senior Editor Laura Valean!
With the latest UN Conference of the Parties (COP) taking place in Brazil, Bishop & Taylor ruminate on aspects of sustainability, including a warning from RICS of “clear signs of fatigue and uncertainty”. They also discuss the trend for construction trades to seek professional status, and whether they are prepared for the lifetime commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) that it must surely entail.
Property Elite's Abigail Blumzon hosts Katie Corbett and Karl Brown in a discussion about Social Value.
What if the best degree you ever took wasn't in a classroom — but on site?Paschal Walsh, FRICS and founder of Times in Tribe, has spent three decades shaping projects and people across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and Australia. From local housing schemes to billion-pound infrastructure, his story shows how curiosity and adaptability fuel success.He shares why testing your education before you invest, building a strong network, and gaining international experience can transform your career in construction and quantity surveying.
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.
This week, we look at how you and your team could benefit from market-leading RICS APC support from Property Elite.
Send us a textThis week we will be talking about the RICS Standard Form of Consultants Appointment. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services of the Part 3 Criteria.Resources from today's episode:Websites:https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/construction-standards/standard-form-of-consultants-appointmenthttps://www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/standard-form-of-consultants-appointment/Explanatory-notes-Standard-form-E-W-April-2025.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at part3withme@outlook.com or on LinkedIn. Website: www.part3withme.comJoin me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!Support the show
Peggy Smedley and Anil Sawhney, head of sustainability, RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and Kay Pitman, sustainability analyst, RICS, talk about the highlights from a new AI (artificial intelligence) and construction report 2025, current rates of adoption, blockers to adoption, and the outlook. He says the report was an outcome from conversations and a survey from members who are at the forefront of technology. Pitman says the technology is rapidly evolving, and AI has the potential to reshape the industry. They also discuss: · How many construction respondents reported no use of AI. · The widening gap between investment ambition and organizational readiness. · Two levels we need to think about when we think about AI. http://www.rics.org
Peggy Smedley and Anil Sawhney, head of sustainability, RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and Kay Pitman, sustainability analyst, RICS, talk about the highlights from a new AI (artificial intelligence) and construction report 2025, current rates of adoption, blockers to adoption, and the outlook. He says the report was an outcome from conversations and a survey from members who are at the forefront of technology. Pitman says the technology is rapidly evolving, and AI has the potential to reshape the industry. They also discuss: · How many construction respondents reported no use of AI. · The widening gap between investment ambition and organizational readiness. · Two levels we need to think about when we think about AI. http://www.rics.org
In this week's podcast, we look at the gateway stage for Level 6 Chartered Surveying degree apprentices undertaking the RICS APC End Point Assessment (EPA) to become MRICS. All apprentices should read the RICS Apprenticeship Handbook, which provides a full overview of the RICS APC EPA, including the gateway stage.
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Peter John, the Leader of Southwark Council between 2010 and 2020, to explore how Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 can be used by developers to overcome the rights of light risk. If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb. Overview of Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer. Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers. James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome's background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals. To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by barristers, Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC and Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Falcon Chambers to discuss the biggest challenge faced by developers in rights to light claim, namely the vexed question of whether the court will grant an injunction or damages in lieu. If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb. Overview of Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer. Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers. James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome's background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals. To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.
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In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb, are joined by rights of light guru Dr Peter Defoe to discuss the developer's perspective, exploring ways to improve your position including light obstruction notices, alternative ways of measuring light loss, the treatment of circulation space and built in wardrobes. If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb. Overview of Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer. Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers. James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome's background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals. To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.
In this week's blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Countering Financial crime, Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Sanctions Violations (2nd Edition). This replaces the former 1st Edition Professional Standard, which had a slightly different but similarly long title.
In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb, are joined by John McGhee KC of Wilberforce Chambers who was leading counsel for the successful defendant Native Land in the recent Bankside case. John and the team discuss how the law protects the right to light and delve into the key elements of the Bankside exploring how it might impact on the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward. If you have any questions regarding rights of light or the topics discussed in this episode, please feel free to reach out to James Souter or Jerome Webb. Overview of Light Bites, expert nuggets for the seasoned developer. Hosted by rights of light experts James Souter of Charles Russell Speechlys and Jerome Webb of GIA Surveyors, this podcast mini-series features leading industry and legal experts discussing the recent Bankside decision and analysing how it might help shape the approach to the mitigation of the rights of light risk by developers. James Souter is recognised as a rights of light expert. He specialises in disputes relating to the use, occupation and development of land and has a significant advisory practice focused on dispute avoidance. James is a member of the UK Executive Committee of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Jerome Webb is a fellow of the RICS with over 30 years of surveying experience. He is a highly respected professional in the UK property sector, specialising in Rights of Light and Daylight & Sunlight. Jerome's background spans property, planning, property law, development, and strategic planning, enabling him to offer comprehensive support to clients from site acquisition through planning to on-site delivery and beyond. He is also a highly regarded Expert Witness in Rights of Light litigation and Planning Appeals. To conclude our mini-series, we will be hosting a roundtable for developers and other stakeholders in the rights of light world to continue the conversation. If you wish to participate and help shape the mitigation of the rights of light risk going forward, please register your interest here.
In this week's blog, we look at the new RICS Professional Standard Valuation of licensed leisure property (including public houses, bars, nightclubs and restaurants) 2nd Edition, published in April 2025.
Repairs and service charges aren't glamorous, but they're essential to successful commercial property ownership. When I manage them well, my buildings stay safe, compliant and profitable. When I don't, things unravel fast.In this episode, I share how I deal with repairs and service charges, and what you should be looking out for in your portfolio.I explain the difference between FRI and IRI leases and why it's a myth that only the top floor pays for the roof or the ground floor pays for pest control — everyone benefits from a safe, dry building, so everyone contributes.I also break down a typical service charge budget:Soft services: cleaning, refuse, pest controlHard services: fabric repairs, emergency lighting, fire alarmsUtilities: communal electricity, water, reserve fundManagement: accounting, risk assessments, management feesI talk through how costs are usually apportioned — pro-rata by floor area or as fixed percentages set out in the lease — and why charging regularly, with reserves for bigger items, avoids nasty surprises.If tenants don't pay, landlords aren't powerless: interest, debt recovery and even forfeiture are options. But the best outcomes come from following RICS best practice — resolving disputes quickly, correcting errors, and using ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) such as mediation or expert determination. The courts expect it under the Civil Procedure Rules, and it's nearly always cheaper and faster than litigation.
Chief Executive Officer at Thriving Investments Team Cath joined in January 2023 to lead on increasing funds under management alongside the delivery of social impact, augmenting the existing fund management platform across high-quality affordable housing, private-rented residential and urban regeneration strategies. She was previously Executive Director for Strategy and Investment at property development and investment specialist Quintain. Cath has 30 years of real estate experience across private equity, fund management and investment banking. She has an MBA from INSEAD and is a Member of the BPF's Living Council, a Member of the RICS and Trustee (and former Co-Chair) for the Creative Land Trust.
US equity futures are slightly softer with the S&P 500 down marginally. Asia ended mixed, with Japan pulling back from record highs. European markets are mostly firmer. Fed rate cut expectations continue to support sentiment, with the path of least resistance for equities still seen on the upside. Trump and Putin are set to meet Friday, with Trump warning of severe consequences if no ceasefire deal is reached. UK GDP growth surprised to the upside, aided by pre-tariff activity, while RICS data still showed a challenging housing market. China's new loans shrank for the first time in 20 years, reflecting seasonality and weak credit demand. Australian employment data met forecasts with a lower jobless rate.Companies Mentioned: Ampol, EG Group, Leju Holdings
In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we plunge into MadS (2024), the frenetic French horror-thriller that unfolds in a single, unbroken take. Directed by David Moreau and streaming on Shudder, the film throws viewers into a nightmarish descent as teen Romain's trip spirals into a viral outbreak unfolding in real time We break down what makes MadS technically astonishing—its one-shot execution, immersive camerawork, and pulsating sound design praised by critics as a “thrill ride that never lets up” But we also scrutinize its drawbacks: the thin character development, narrative that dissolves into chaos, and pacing that some viewers found sluggish and disorienting . Join us as we weigh the impressive momentum and visceral tension against the story's emotional disconnect. Is MadS a groundbreaking showcase of immersive horror—or does its formal bravado overshadow its substance? Tune in for a heated debate on style versus story in one of 2024's most divisive thrillers. Listen to Ric here: https://www.youtube.com/@ricshorror Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannas Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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Last year the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released its residential retrofit standard. Given that they're one of the construction industry's oldest, largest, and most influential institutions this felt significant.Importantly, the RICS organisation has a global footprint, so it has the potential to influence good behaviour far and wide. We're also hopeful in light of the success of the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment standard. That is in terms of its apparent impact, adoption, and reach.In order to get into the subject a bit more we invited Paul Bagust (Head of Property Standards), Steven Lees (Senior Specialist - Residential Survey), and Robert Toomey (Senior Public Affairs Officer) to join us to talk about the standard and the impact they want to see it have.Notes from the showPaul Bagust on LinkedInSteven Lees on LinkedIn Robert Toomey on LinkedInThe old Passive House Plus article about the Preston retrofit catastrophe that Jeff mentionsThe RICS consumer guide to energy will be here once it's published (one for the listeners of the future) The website for Scotland's Green Home Festival – details for 2025 are incoming**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Own Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**
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