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It’s never too late to become a surveyor

It’s never too late to become a surveyor

Older workers who’ve already had a career in a different industry can bring valuable experience to surveying. But are built environment employers doing enough to support them?

Noella Pio Kivlehan13 October 2025

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Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

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Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

Restrictions on short-term rental platforms may ease housing shortages in some cities, but it will also have an impact on tourism revenue

Gela Pertusini 06 October 2025

Can the right tech give surveyors a competitive edge?

Can the right tech give surveyors a competitive edge?

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Can the right tech give surveyors a competitive edge?

Rhodri McAtee AssocRICS explains how the app Scafol.io can free up valuable time in the day of surveyors by automating certain processes

Stuart Watson 30 September 2025

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Are return to office mandates working?

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Modus staff29 September 2025

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AI and data skills for the modern surveyor

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Mark Williams22 September 2025

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Beyond kerb appeal: what is a healthy building?

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Noella Pio Kivlehan15 September 2025

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How did Right to Buy change the UK housing market?

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Mark Williams08 September 2025

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How surveyors are tackling Regent Street Disease

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Stuart Watson02 September 2025

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‘Your expertise is the foundation of our success’

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Nick Maclean FRICS01 September 2025

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The great British lido revival

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Mark Williams25 August 2025

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The bold plan to increase New York’s housing supply

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Gregory Scruggs18 August 2025

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What’s the best way to get a pay rise in surveying?

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Mark Williams11 August 2025

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Is new housing design accessible for everyone?

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Adam Branson04 August 2025

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