Level 1 Flashcards
What is the role of the RICS?
Promote and enforce the highest professional qualification and standards
When was RICS founded
1868
Who is CEO of RICS
Justin Young
Who is president of RICS?
ANNE GRAY
Why do you want to be a member of the RICS?
I want to be part of a recognised institution and act in the public interest.
Why are RICS governance under review?
Levitt Repot (2021) showed lack of clarity in RICS.
What challenges are the RICS facing?
RICS’s standards and regulation board recently walked out
What was the Bichard Review?
Made 36 recommendations on how RICS can be improves.
e.g focus on diversity and inclusion
What are the benefits of being an RICS member?
Status
Recognition
Knowledge
Network (125,000 professionals)
What is needed for you to register a firm with RICS?
- RICS member responsible
- Type of business
- Nature of clients
- Complaints handling procedure
- Indemnity insurance
When were the new RICS rules of conduct published?
2021
Why were the 2021 new rules of conduct published?
- Simpler structure
- Focus on diversity and inclusion
- Evolving technology
- Global challanges
What are the 5 Rules of conducts
- Members and firms must be honest and act with integrity and comply with there professional obligations and the RICS
- Members and firms my maintain there professional competence and ensure the services are provided by competent individuals who have the necessary expertise.
- Members and firms must provide good-quality and diligent service
- Members and firms must treat others with respect and encourage diversity and
inclusion. - 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
How do you comply with rule 5?
Always ensure I conduct conflict of interest and AML checks
How do you comply with rule 3?
Make sure I take on the amount of work i can manage
How do you comply with rule 4?
How do you comply with rule 2?
Ensure i do not undertake instructions outside my competence
How do you comply with rule 1?
Own up to mistakes. E.g broken door handle
What is the RICS ethics decision tree?
Follow when you are asked to act in unethical way
What are the steps of the ethics decision tree?
Have you got facts
Have you consulted with others to make informed decision
Is it in line with RICS Rules of conduct
Do you want it made public?
What is the ultimate test of the RICS decision tree?
Would you want your decisions or actions made public?
What are the three levels of disciplinary actions?
- Action by head regulation
- Disciplinary Panel
- Appeal Planel
What is generally included in Terms of Engagement
- Client name
- Address
- Fees
- Conflict f interest
- Terms of business (complaints handling procudere)
What are included in Terms of engagement for a Land disposal instruction?
- Address
2.Disposal strategy - Marketing collateral and budget
- Fees
- Conflicts of interest
- Terms of business