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Money laundering guidance (ARCHIVED)
This document has been archived and is available on isurv for information purposes only.
The RICS guidance was replaced by the HMRC guidance on the Regulations and RICS will not update this guidance further.
Go to: www.gov.uk/money-laundering-regulations-introduction
This guidance provided a general introduction to preventing money laundering, terrorist finance, bribery, and financial sanctions. It was co-authored by the National Federation of Property Professionals, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Association of Relocation Professionals, and the Association of Residential Managing Agents. It explained how to interpret and implement anti-money laundering requirements in practice. -
Quarterly property marketing checklist
Prior to marketing the property the agent will attend the premises to view them and to ascertain the particulars of the property to be let. At this point it is imperative that the agent takes accurate details and confirms any points that may be vague.
The particulars should be checked every quarter, and this document provides a checklist for such inspections. -
Rent only residential management code (ARCHIVED)
This document has been archived and is available on isurv for information purposes only.
This RICS guidance note provides good-practice advice on the management of residential property.
It is written for all professionals working in this field, such as managing agents and landlords. It is also intended to be used by residents, owners of property and providers of services to such properties.
The Code provides a basis for determining and understanding how management should be undertaken. The new edition has been fully revised and now includes a glossary of key terms. -
Property description amendments checklist
If any amendments are made to a property's description the amendments checklist should be used to ensure that all relevant checks are made and persons notified.
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On the economics of EU energy labels in the housing market (RICS)
Published June 2010
Based on data from the Netherlands, which was one of the early adopters of a certification scheme under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, this report by Dirk Brounen of Erasmus University, Rotterdam, and Nils Kok of Maastricht University provides some of the first evidence as to the market adoption and financial impact of energy performance certificates. -
Rental appraisal checklist
A lettings agent should gather knowledge of the client, the property and any legal issues when appraising a property for letting. Use this checklist to collect the necessary information in order to advise landlords and future tenants effectively.
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Real estate agency and brokerage
This professional statement applies to all RICS members involved with the sale, letting, leasing and management of real estate, whatever the form of tenure by which it is held or occupied.
It outlines the principles that shape the culture of fairness and transparency that underpin all activities undertaken by real estate agents within whichever country they practice. Topics covered include:
- Ethics
- Securing instructions
- Acting for the seller: marketing the property
- Acting for the seller: agreeing the sale or lease
- Acting for the buyer
- Ending the instruction
- Safety and security
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UK residential real estate agency
Published September 2017
Effective from 11 September 2017
With the increased focus on the need for ethical practice and transparency in the residential property market this RICS professional statement sets out clearly the responsibilities of residential property agents to ensure they are working to the highest ethical and professional standards.
The 5th edition of the Blue Book, UK Residential Property Standards, has been archived as it has been superseded by the 6th edition. -
Real estate management
This professional statement applies to the management of both commercial and residential real estate.
It outlines the principles that shape the culture of fairness and transparency that underpin all activities undertaken by real estate managers within whichever country they practice, and applies to all RICS members involved with the sale, letting, leasing and management of real estate, whatever the form of tenure by which it is held or occupied.