RICS APC Study Guide 2026
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RICS APC exam key facts
- The RICS candidate Ethics Test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. Source
- The RICS APC final assessment interview lasts 60 minutes. Source
- Candidates have up to four attempts to pass the RICS Chartered assessment, with a fifth attempt permitted after completing 12 months of further experience. Source
- Candidates have six years from their date of enrolment to achieve the MRICS qualification. Source
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1. What is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) for commercial property lettings in England and Wales?
Since April 2018, it has been unlawful to let commercial or domestic properties with an EPC rating below E, unless a valid exemption has been registered.
2. Under the Land Registration Act 2002, what is the effect of first registration of a property at the Land Registry?
The Land Registration Act 2002 introduced a system of state-guaranteed title. Once registered, the Land Registry's register is the definitive record of ownership, and the state indemnifies those who suffer loss due to mistakes in the register. This makes conveyancing more certain than the old unregistered system.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Pre-Action Protocol for Dilapidations Claims in England and Wales?
The Dilapidations Protocol requires parties to exchange quantified schedules and formal responses at an early stage, encouraging negotiation and settlement of claims before resorting to court proceedings.
4. What is a 'programme' in the context of construction project management?
In UK construction, a programme (schedule) shows the planned sequence of activities, their durations, dependencies, milestones, and critical path for the project.
5. What is 'due diligence' in the context of property transactions?
Due diligence is the comprehensive investigation undertaken before a property transaction, covering legal title, planning, environmental, building condition, and financial aspects to identify risks.
6. What is an 'easement' in English land law?
An easement is a legal right annexed to land that allows the owner of the dominant tenement to use the servient tenement in a specific way. Common examples include rights of way, rights of light, and rights to run services (drains, pipes) across neighbouring land. Easements can be express, implied, or acquired by prescription.
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