RICS Rules (Only)

Question 1

What is Rule 1?

Answer 1

Be honest, act with integrity and comply with their professional obligations including obligations to RICS.

Question 2

What is Rule 2 ?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is Rule 3?

Answer 3

Members must provide good quality and diligent service.

Question 4

What is Rule 4 ?

Answer 4

Must treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion.

Question 5

What is Rule 5 ?

Answer 5

Must act in public interest, take responsibility for their actions and act to prevent harm and maintain public confidence in the profession.

Question 6

Can you provide example of Rule 3 ?

Answer 6

I ensure to issue clear reports that communicate in a way my clients can understand.

Question 7

What is Rule 3.4 ?

Answer 7

Members inform clients promptly and seek their agreement if it is proposed that any terms of appointment or fees change.

Question 8

What is Rule 2 in relation to the structural issue in your case study ?

Answer 8

I had to ensure services were provided by competent individual who have necessary expertise.

Question 9

What happened in the Broadway? (Rule 1)

Answer 9

I did not process utilities disconnection payment correctly (in time).

I had to inform my line manager and client to find solution.

Did not mislead others about my omission.

Question 10

What happened in RBS project Pluto ? (Rule 1.3)

Answer 10

I identified a potential conflict of interest and avoided the situation. This could have swayed my professional opinion.