Rules of Conduct

Question 1

What is rule 1 of the new RICS rules of conduct?

Answer 1

Honesty and Integrity

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

Question 2

What is rule 2 of the new RICS rules of conduct?

Answer 2

Professional Competence

Members and firms must maintain their professional competence and ensure services are provided by competent individuals with the necessary level of expertise

Question 3

What is rule 3 of the new RICS rules of conduct?

Answer 3

Service

Members and firms must provide a good quality and diligent service

Question 4

What is rule 4 of the new RICS rules of conduct?

Answer 4

Respect

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

Question 5

What is rule 5 of the new RICS rules of conduct?

Answer 5

Public Interest

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

Question 6

Please give an example of when you have acted with honesty and integrity?

Answer 6

When letting a days shooting to single pegs, an individual approached me asking for a discounted price, if granted he would take a second peg for a friend. I declined, as I had already let pegs for the full price, and did not want to be improperly influenced

Question 7

Please give an example of when you have displayed professional competence?

Answer 7

I comply with CPD requirements, and request additional training in areas where I have, or an likely to have exposure, but feel less confident

Question 8

Please give an example of when you have provided a good quality and diligent service?

Question 9

Please give an example of when you have showed respect within your work?

Answer 9

I collaborate with my team and treat everybody with respect and courtesy

Question 10

Please give an example of when you have acted in the public interest?

Answer 10

I think about the consequences before posting on social media, whether this be at work, or on personal accounts