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Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Professionalism Part 1: RICS Requirements Flashcards

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Background: When was the RICS founded and where is it based ?

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1868 in London. The head offices are 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square.

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Background: When did the RICS obtain royal charter ?

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Granted by Privy Council in 1881

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What is the RICS Motto / What does it translate to ?

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“est modus en rebus” - There is measure in all things

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Background: What sets out the governance of the institution ?

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RICS regulations and bye-laws

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Background: How many members are there currently ? (Autumn 24)

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140,000

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Membership: What are the 4 levels of membership ?

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FRICS

MRICS

AssocRICS

Trainee/Student

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Role of RICS: What are the 3 main roles of the RICS ?

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  1. To maintain the highest standards, of education and training
  2. To protect consumers through strict regulation of professional standards
  3. To be the leading source of information and independent advice on land, property, construction and associated environmental issues. (RICS 2015)
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Governance Structure: How many members are in the Governing Council ?

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Over 20, running the RICS providing management and strategic direction

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Governance Structure: How is the RICS currently governed ?

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Under the terms of its Royal Charter, by various internal councils and boards

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Governance Structure: Who reports to the Governing Council ?

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The Standards and Regulation Board and the Management Board

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Governance Structure: How many specialist professional groups cover property, land and constructions ?

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17

Each professional group has an elected board and is responsible for outlining standards of competence and practice.

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Governance Structure: Who is the current chief executive officer ?

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Justin Young

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Governance Structure: Who is the RICS President Elect ?

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Justin Sullivan FRICS

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Governance Structure: (With effect from 1st January 2024) Who is the current president and chairs Governing Council ?

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Tina Paillet FRICS

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Membership: What are the Fellowship characteristics required to be met, to become a Fellow ? (4)

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Five or more years at MRICS

A leadership role

Professional/technical achievement

Academic achievement or raising the profile of the RICS

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Membership: To become a fellow what must you be able to provide ?

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Evidence of the 4 fellowship characteristics
A portfolio of professional achievement supporting the application including CPD record

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Role of RICS: (RICS, 2020)

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“The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.”

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Role of RICS: Is the RICS accountable to both members and the public ?

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Yes

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Role of RICS: What two things does the RICS involve itself with ?

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Policy influence and Political engagement

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What are the main benefits that RICS regulated firms could provide ?

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Regulated firms:
- Confidence for clients
- Professionalism
- Security

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What are the 5 benefits of being an RICS member ?

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Status - Your professional credentials provide unrivaled client confidence

Recognition - Promotion of your professional excellence to governments and markets

Market Advantage - RICS status and standards gives you a competitive advantage

Knowledge - International practice standards, professional guidance, CPD & knowledge sharing

Network - Access to professionals worldwide

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Vision is 1 of the 5 Future Foundations set out in November 2023 following the Bichard Review. What is the vision ?

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A natural and built environment that is sustainable, resilient and inclusive for all.

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Mission is 1 of the 5 Future Foundations set out in November 2023 following the Bichard Review. What are the 3 Mission points ?

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Inspire Members

Advance Knowledge

Uphold standards

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Strategic Goals is 1 of the 5 Future Foundations set out in November 2023 following the Bichard Review. What are the 4 goals ?

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Lead and influence on sustainability

Attract a diverse next generation

Strengthen trust in the profession

Enhance member and value engagement

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Values are 1 of the 5 Future Foundations set out in November 2023 following the Bichard Review. What are the 4 values ?

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Professional

Collaborative

Inclusive

Ambitious

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A World Class Organisation is 1 of the 5 Future Foundations set out in November 2023 following the Bichard Review. What is this ?

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An efficient, effective and inspiring professional body that is easy to do business with

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What are the 5 Future Foundations ? (RICS 2023)

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Vision

Mission

Strategic Goals

Values

A world class organisation

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Registration Requirements: Information required by the RICS for registration (7)

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  1. Type of business and staffing details
  2. Name of the responsible principle
  3. Statutory regulated activities - such as financial services
  4. Nature of clients
  5. Complaints handling procedure
  6. Professional Indemnity insurance details
  7. Whether the firm holds clients’money
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Registration Requirements: Why must firms providing surveying services to the public register for regulation ?

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To ensure that there is a recognised quality bench mark for all firms. If there are no RICS members, a firm cannot register

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Registration Requirements: What does registration provide for clients ?

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A ‘gold standard’ of quality control

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Registration Requirements: What can a practice be ?

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A corporate body, a partnership, an LLP or a sole practitioner practice

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - What percentage of members within a practice requires mandatory RICS regulation ?

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50%

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - What percentage of members within a practice can apply for RICS regulation ?

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25%

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - Who are principles ?

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Principles are sole practitioners, directors, partners or board members or someone who is able to at autonomously / without supervision of a firm

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - Who is the ‘responsible principle’ ?

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A firm nominated staff member who is obliged to ensure all reasonable steps are taken and systems are in place to ensure compliance with regulatory and RICS requirements. Including to report to RICS as required.

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - Who responds to disputes concerning firm registration ?

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The RICS Standards and Regulation Board

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - Where can Regulation details be found ?

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The RICS website

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Registration Requirements: According to RICS ‘Rules for the regulation of firms’ 2022 - Who can use the RICS logo ?

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Only RICS members and registered firms can use the logo.

As of April 2020 there is a restriction to the use of the designation ‘Charted Surveyors’ by firms to the trading name only.

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Rules of Conduct: After a period of consultation, when were the new rules published ?

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October 2021

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Rules of Conduct: When did the Rule of Conduct come into effect on a global basis ?

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February 2022

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Rules of Conduct: What documents did the new Rules of Conduct replace ?

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Rules of Conduct for Members and Firms and the 5 Global Professional and Ethical Standards

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Rules of Conduct: How many case studies support the Rules of Conduct ?

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12

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Rules of Conduct: In March 2024 what did the RICS update in the rules of conduct ?

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New material providing guidance on Rule 4 in respect of Diversity, equity and inclusion

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Rules of Conduct: Rule 1

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Members and firms must be honest, act with integrity and comply with their personal obligations, including obligations to RICS

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Rules of Conduct: Rule 2

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Members and firms must maintain their professional competence and ensure that services are provided by competent individuals who have the necessary expertise

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Rules of Conduct: Rule 3

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Members and firms must provide good-quality and diligent service

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Rules of Conduct: Rule 4

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Members and firms must treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion

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Rules of Conduct: Rule 5

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Members and firms must act in the public interest, take responsibility for their actions and act to prevent harm and maintain public confidence in the profession

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Rules of Conduct: Mandatory professional obligations in Appendix A state RICS members must ? (3)

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  1. Comply with the CPD requirements set by RICS
  2. Cooperate with RICS
  3. Promptly provide all information reasonably requested by the Standards and Regulations board
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Rules of Conduct: Mandatory professional obligations in Appendix A state RICS firms must ? (7)

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  1. Publish a complaints handling procedure which includes RICS approved dispute resolution and maintain a complaints log
  2. All work covered by adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance
  3. If having a sole principle, have a plan in place for their professional work to continue in the event of incapacity
  4. Cooperate with RICS
  5. Promptly provide information reasonably requested
  6. RICS logo on literature
  7. Report to RICS any matter they are required to report under the Rules for Registration if Firms
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Ethics Decision Tree: What is the purpose of the Ethics Decision Tree ?

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Provides a framework if questions which members should ask themselves when facing a situation on which they are asked to act in a potentially unethical manner or situation

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Disciplinary Procedures: What are the 3 levels of disciplinary ?

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  1. Action by Head of Regulation
  2. Disciplinary Panel (drawn from the Independent Regulatory Tribunal)
  3. Appeal Panel
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Who undertakes Disciplinary Procedures ?

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The Standards and Regulation Board

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How can a Disciplinary Procedure be triggered ? (3)

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Someone complaining to the RICS, an allegation by a client or third party or because of information received or established by the RICS

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Who is responsible for regulating the surveying profession ?

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The RICS

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For what reason is the surveying profession regulated ? (3)

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To protect the public, uphold public confidence in the profession and uphold professional standards

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Disciplinary Procedures: Following formal investigation by the Head of Regulation of the RICS, what are the 4 options if disciplinary action is required ?

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  1. Serve a fixed penalty notice
  2. Make a regulatory compliance order
  3. Refer the matter to a single member of the Regulatory Tribunal for consideration
  4. Refer the matter directly to a disciplinary panel
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Disciplinary Procedures: What is a fixed penalty ?

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Procedure used for breaches of the Rules relating only to the supply of information to the RICS by firms and members. These may consider a fine or caution

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Disciplinary Procedures: What is the purpose of Regulatory Compliance Orders ?

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For low level breaches of the rules, such as for some minor breaches which could be easily corrected

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Disciplinary Procedures: What is a Regulatory Compliance Order ?

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A written document which states the terms upon which the member or firm must take or desist from taking certain actions in a specified time period and an agreement to pay a fine

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Disciplinary Procedures: What does a Regulatory Compliance Order cover ?

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May cover issues such as non-compliance with RICS rules, including failure to undertake CPD

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Disciplinary Procedures: When is Action by Disciplinary Panel used ?

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More serious breaches of conduct

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Disciplinary Procedures: Name the 7 penalties available to a Regulatory Tribunal Disciplinary Panel

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  1. Issue a Regulatory Order
  2. Reprimanded
  3. Fine
  4. Impose an unlimited amount of fine per breach but it must be proportionate to the offence
  5. Impose conditions upon future continued RICS registration
  6. Expulsion from membership or remove a firm
  7. Require publication of the results of the hearing in the RICS Modus Magazine, on the RICS website and in the local newspaper where the firm/member are based
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Disciplinary Procedures: What is an Appeal Panel ?

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Appeal Panels can consider a member/firm appeal against review of a decision relating to prior levels of disciplinary procedure

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Social Media: What does the ‘Use of social media: The Guidance for RICS members 2021’ document ?

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RICS notes in this document the importance of social media networks to members and firms. It reminds members of the high standards of professional behavior expected by RICS members and that the Rules of Conduct protect the interests of members and the profession as a whole.

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Social Media: When does the RICS investigate concerns about social media posts ?

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When the post involves Discrimination, dishonesty, abusive or threatening behaviour, bullying, harassment or victimisation.
And ignoring previous warnings or advice about concerns

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Social Media: What is the RICS unlikely to investigate ?

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Social media post which are critical of an organisation m its policies and performance rather than of individuals.
Use professional and respectful language
Are removed if requested to do so

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Fee Negotiations: What should firms avoid when negotiating/agreeing fees ?

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Firms should avoid price fixing, aggressive fee cutting or collusion with competitors

Healthy competition is encouraged but aggressive fee cutting is not allowed

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Fee Negotiations: How should fees be based ?

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Fees should be market-based and agreed on an ad-hoc basic with clients

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Fee Negotiations: How do you decide on a fee ?

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Consider the amount of time and resources required that you have the appropriate expertise. You might wish to make a reasonable profit.

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Terms of Engagement: What must these state in writing ?

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Clients agreement to:
- The proposed fee basis
- payment of expenses (and how calculated)
- and that a copy of firms complaint handling procedure is available on request

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Terms of Engagement: What are the 3 steps to follow when setting up Terms of Engagement ?

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  1. Check you are professionally competent
  2. No conflicts of interest or personal interests
  3. Confirm terms of engagement in writing and get written approval from the client BEFORE you start work on the instruction
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Terms of Engagement: When may it be appropriate to decline an instruction (7 examples) ?

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  1. You are not competent to undertake the work [Rule 2]
  2. You do not have sufficient facts on the issue
  3. The proposed client will not sign your ToE and/or complete AML checks
  4. There is a conflict of interest or personal interest
  5. A professional indemnity insurance cap cannot be agreed
  6. The potential client is included in the UK Gov sanctions list
  7. Would you be content for your actions to be made public - in newspapers or internet?

Think about the RICS Ethics decision tree

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Conflicts of Interest: When does a Conflict of Interest arise ?

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When a member or firms independence and impartiality is threatened due to the existence of a conflict between two clients.

Examples include;
- Any financial interest
- Any personal interest
- Commercial relationships
- Acting on both sides of a transaction

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Conflicts of Interest: Describe Conflict Avoidance

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Conflict avoidance is when you do not accept the instruction

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Conflicts of Interest: Describe Conflict Management

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Conflict management is when the instruction is accepted, and steps are agreed and put in place to manage the conflict, such as an information/ethical barrier, with the written agreement of all parties.

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Conflicts of Interest: What do the RICS Global Professional Standard: Conflicts of Interest, 2017 state ?

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‘a member must not advise or represent a client where doing so would involve a conflict of interest or a significant risk of a conflict of interest, other than where all those who are, or may be affected have provided their informed consent’

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Conflicts of Interest: Name 3 types of Conflicts of Interest

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  • A ‘Party Conflict’ relating to work on the same or related instruction for two different parties
  • An ‘Own Interest Conflict’ relating to a personal interest
  • A ‘Confidential Information Conflict’ relating to work between two parties that is confidential
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Conflicts of Interest: What is informed consent ?

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Transparently and in writing, explaining any material factors regarding a conflict making sure the party affected understands the situation.
Surveyors should only seek informed consent if happy all relevant parties are best served by doing so

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Conflicts of Interest: How to handle conflicts of interest - Step 1 ?

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Step 1: Conflict avoidance
Having received all the facts, consider whether the conflict is irresolvable because your impartiality is compromised and should be avoided OR whether it can be properly managed maintaining transparency and openness

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Conflicts of Interest: How to handle conflicts of interest - Step 2 ?

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Step 2: Written advice to both Parties
Set out in writing as soon as possible the following to client A and client B;

  1. Disclose the nature of the conflict, circumstances around it and any other relevant facts. Including methods of dealing with the conflict (like an information/ethical barrier)
  2. Be as clear as you can whilst informing clients they can seek independent advice
  3. Request written confirmation from both clients of their informed consent that your firm can act in accordance with the provisions of the procedure proposed
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Conflicts of Interest: How to handle conflicts of interest - Step 3 ?

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Step 3: Conflict Management
Once you have received written consent to your declaration of the conflict and your proposals in respect of the proposed management of the conflict from Client A and Client B, set up an information barrier in accordance with the provisions agreed with both clients

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Conflict of Interest: Information / Ethical barriers

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