Conflict of Interest

Question 1

What is the RICS Guidance note?

Answer 1

RICS Professional Statement: Conflicts of Interest (2017)

Question 2

What is the difference between conflict avoidance and conflict management?

Answer 2

• Conflict avoidance is when you do not accept the instruction.
• Conflict management is where you accept the instruction and steps are agreed and put in place to manage the conflict such as an information barrier. Written agreement is required by both parties.