Key Legislation Flashcards

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Recommendations to the RICS

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The Bichard Review (2022)

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Rules for firms

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RICS Rules for the Regulation of Firms (2022)

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3
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Rules for members

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RICS Rules of Conduct (2021)

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4
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Social Media

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Use of Social Media: Guidance for RICS Members (2021)

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5
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Money Laundering Checks

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Section 18, Estate Agents Act (1979)
Money Laundering Regulations (2017)

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6
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Cooling Off Period

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The Customer Rights Act (2015)

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Conflicts of Interest

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RICS Professional Statement: Conflicts of Interest - UK Property Market Investment Agency (2017)

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Liability Caps

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RICS Practise Information - Risk, Liability and Insurance (2021)

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9
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Bribery

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Bribery Act (2010)

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10
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Money Laundering

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Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations (2017, amended 2023)

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Sanctions for Money Laundering

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Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018)

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Criminal Proceedings

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Proceeds of Crime Act (2002)

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Unexplained Wealth Orders

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Economic Crime (Transparency & Enforcement) Act (2002)

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Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing

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RICS Professional Standard: Countering Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (2019)

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15
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Health & Safety

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Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

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16
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Surveying Safely

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RICS Professional Standard: Surveying Safely - Health and Safety Principles for Property Professionals (2nd Ed, 2018)

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17
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PPE

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PPE at Work Regulations (2022)

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18
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Injuries and Diseases

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013) - RIDDOR

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19
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Death

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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act (2007)

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Risk Assessment for Fire Prevention

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Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (2005)

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21
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Fire Safety

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Fire Safety Act (2021) - FRAEW & EWS1 Forms

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22
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Grenfell

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The Hackitt Review (2018)

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23
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Building Safety

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Building Safety Act (2022)

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24
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Building Standards

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Building Regulations (2010)
- Approved Document B (second staircase)

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25
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Occupiers

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Occupiers’ Liability Act (1957)

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26
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Smoking

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Smoke-free (Premises & Enforcement) Regulations (2007)

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27
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Landlord duties

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Defective Premises Act (1972)

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28
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Asbestos

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The Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012)
RICS Professional Standard: Asbestos (2021)

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29
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Asbestos duty holders

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Health & Safety (Offences) Act (2008)

30
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CDM

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Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations (2015)

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Accounting

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IFRS 16 (International Financial Reporting Standard)

32
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Expert Witness

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RICS Guidance: Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses (2023)

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Advocates

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RICS Professional Statement: Surveyors Acting as Advocates (2017)

34
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Arbitrators

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RICS Professional Standard: Surveyors Acting as Arbitrators in Commercial Property Rent Review Disputes (2013)

35
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Independent Experts

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RICS Guidance Note: Surveyors Acting as Independent Experts in Commercial Property Rent Review Disputes (2014)

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Conflict of Interest in Dispute Resolvers (2020)

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RICS Professional Standard: Conflicts of Interest for Members Acting as Dispute Resolvers (2020)

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Data Protection

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UK General Data Protection Regulation (2016), which is covered in the Data Protection Act (2018)

38
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Access to Information

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Freedom of Information Act (2000)

39
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Cybercrime

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Proposed - RICS Professional Standard: Data Handling and Prevention of Cybercrime

40
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Diversity and Inclusion

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Equality Act (2010)
Rule 4 - Rules of Conduct (2021)

41
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Inclusive Environments

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Equality Act (2010)

42
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Net Zero Carbon

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Climate Change Act (2008)

43
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MEES

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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (2015)

44
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Energy Saving

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

45
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Heating Systems

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Heat Network (Billing and Metering) Regulations (2014, 2015, 2025)

46
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Climate Change

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Climate Change Levy (CCL)

47
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Energy in Public Buildings

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Display Energy Certificates (DECs)

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Habitats

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Biodiversity Net Gain

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New, Refurbs and Operational Buildings

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BREEAM
Building Research Establishment Energy Assessment Method

50
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Existing Buildings

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RICS Practise Information: The design, delivery and management of healthy buildings: a practical guide (2023)

51
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Measurement

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RICS Professional Standard: RICS Property Measurement (2nd Ed, 2018)
IPMS
Code of Measuring Practise (2015)

52
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Valuation

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-RICS Valuation - Global Standards (2021) ‘The Red Book’
-RICS Professional Standard: Comparable Evidence in Real Estate Valuation (1st Ed, 2019)
-RICS Valuation - Global Standards (UK National Supplement, 2023)
- Professional Standard: Sustainability and ESG in commercial property valuation and strategic advice (effective 2022)

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National Planning

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Town and Country Planning Act (1990)
National Planning Policy Framework (2023)

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Local Planning

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The Localism Act (2011)
Local Plans

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Viability

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RICS Professional Standard: Financial Viability in Planning: Conduct and Reporting (2019)
RICS Professional Standard: Assessing Viability in Planning Under the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 foe England (1st Ed, 2021)

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Use Classes

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Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations (2020)

57
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Permitted Development

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Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order (2021)

58
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Trees

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Tree Preservation Orders

59
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Control over Development

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Article 4 Directions

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HMOs

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Housing in Multiple Occupation Order (2018)

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Remove or Vary a Planning Condition

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Section 73 - Town and Country Planning Act (1990)

62
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Infrastructure Act

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Infrastructure Act (2015)

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Delivery of Housing

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Housing and Planning Act (2016)

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Neighbourhood Planning

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Neighbourhood Planning Act (2017)

65
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London Planning

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The London Plan (2021)

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Healthy Streets

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Policy T2 of The London Plan (2021)

67
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Energy Infrastructure

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Policy SI 3 of The London Plan (2021)

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Newham Local Plan

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The Local Plan (2018)

69
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Discounted Cash Flows

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RICS Practise Information: Discounted Cash Flow Valuations (2023)

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Valuation of Development Property

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RICS Professional Standard: Valuation of Development Property (2019)

71
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Depreciated Replacement Cost method

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RICS Guidance Note: Depreciated Replacement Cost Method of Valuation for Financial Reporting (2018)

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