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28 November 2025. AssocRICS success. A valuation candidate.
We are pleased that another one of our candidates passed. Candidate support services by Surveyor Store Ltd. Sarah Chaudhry MBA FRICS Director Surveyor Store Ltd 07521 085400 sarah.chaudhry@surveyorstore.co.uk
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27 November 2025. MRICS success. A quantity surveying and construction candidate.
Candidate 10 - a quantity surveyor and construction candidate said that they passed today. They kindly said that they, “couldn’t have done it”without us. This was a very senior leader, responsible for alot of resources . We said that we were honoured to have been their counsellor and mentor, we wished them all the best. For counsellor and mentoring services, you can book a call here: https://www.surveyorstore.co.uk/booking-calendar/1-2-h-new-client-briefing-1?referral=service
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Nov 271 min read


The RICS Harris Debate 2025: ethical surveying during a housing crisis.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released this year’s Harris Debate, exploring the theme “Ethical surveying during a housing crisis.” Chaired by Lord Bichard KCB, the debate features insights from Dr Wei Yang OBE, Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Joey Aoun, Mairead Carroll, and Tom Stannard — all discussing how the surveying profession can balance commercial priorities with the wider public interest amid the UK’s housing challenges. The event examines key issues s
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Nov 141 min read


29 October 2025. A Bayfield event. Top tips on how to pass the RICS APC.
This was a good webinar. We had good feedback from attendees, over 100 people registered. The event was of interest to UK local government and others in the Bayfield and our network. The YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/FaTyCfjIuHg?si=T_5Se2fGetZUq2UF . Should you wish to book a conversation, you can do this here: The first 1/2 h is free to go through a client brief. We can provide tips to guide candidates considering or doing the RICS APC. Useful also if considering
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Oct 301 min read


28 October 2025. MRICS success.
Happy that another one of our senior professional candidates passed first time. The candidate had a investment banking background. They provided leadership and strategic support also advice to fast food brands. We learned that more than from fast food McDonald’s made the majority of their income from their global property portfolio. The candidate promised that they would wear a suit for the final assessment and not complain at questions. They were a doctor and a strong charac
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Oct 291 min read


23 October 2025. RICS submission success.
We are happy that another one of our candidates achieved MRICS first time. They were a senior professional candidate. Their pathway was land and resources. They specialised in sustainability and already had several successful businesses. We established a good working relationship quickly. We always asked them for feedback at the end our sessions. They always left our calls grateful even for small tips. They said that after their wife that they would tell our director if they
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Oct 261 min read


25 September 2025. RICS submission success.
4 H final interview preparation. We are pleased to have supported RICS candidates' submissions. They were on the following RICS routes, pathways, and work stages: APC preliminary. Facilities management. Preliminary review submission. APC preliminary. A planning and development candidate. Preliminary review submission. APC preliminary. A quantity surveying and construction candidate. Final submission. Senior professional. Building surveying. Final submission. Senior profession
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Sep 251 min read


15 September 2025. Submission review.
The RICS Built Environment submission window in the UK is from 15-25 September. We are pleased to offer our 1.5-hour submission review...
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Sep 151 min read


26 July 2025. RICS candidate support.
RICS 2025 assessment dates. 3 years ago, I completed Hajj. For 1 year, then AMSi came out of that journey after the RICS featured my...
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Jul 311 min read


RICS support to meet the new Competency and Conduct Social Housing Standard.
These new requirements were introduced through the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, which grants the Regulator of Social Housing the...
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Jul 234 min read


14 July 2025. Assistance with job interviews and an insight into Registered Provider Strategic Asset Management.
Feedback from our client. A candidate asked if we could assist them in preparing for a job interview for a Registered Provider. They...
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Jul 143 min read


8 July 2025. This marks the successful submission of AssocRICS assessments.
The next AssocRICS submission window is in September 2025. The RICS APC steps to submit The three key stages are detailed here. For a...
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Jul 92 min read


Top Tips on How to Pass your RICS APC by a Managing Director of an International Real Estate Agency.
The cover page of the presentation. On 11 June 2025, the MD joined our event. They had prepared a presentation, which we captured, and...
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Jun 161 min read


11 June 2025, at 5pm. 1H on How to Pass your RICS APC with a Commercial Real Estate Candidate now MRICS.
Details of our planned event on 11 June 2025. To mark this candidate's success, we have arranged an event to hear and learn from them....
sarahchaudhry0
May 301 min read


28 May 2025: a past RICS APC candidate's top tip.
A message we received from a candidate on this day. We appreciate that ethics questions can be difficult for candidates, and they can buy...
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May 281 min read


19 April 2025: the 1st Muslims in Construction event.
LSBU, MIC, Sarah Chaudhry, guest speaker, badge, and the RICS surveying careers guide from after the event. This was a special event with...
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Apr 182 min read


The office move project
We are pleased to have supported a charity with their 'office move project'. The project saves them £1m over the next 2 years saving...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Counsellor Services for RICS Membership
The RICS Head of Early Engagement compiled this presentation for an event we hosted; click the photo for the full document. The...
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Oct 25, 20241 min read


An Introduction to the World of Chartered Surveying. 14 August 2024 5-8pm. West Ealing, London.
The AMS initiative is pleased to have facilitated this event. The event is in association with the West London Islamic Centre (WLIC), the...
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Jul 30, 20241 min read


Save the date. 3 July 2024. 5-7.30 pm. A Eid invite.
Assalam o alaikum, The start of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, marks the start of Hajj, the fifth and final pillar of Islam. Eid Al...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
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