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2010

CREATED

Residential Property Surveyors Association created by a group of surveyors with an ambition to modernise the profession and raise standards throughout the industry.

PANEL

RPSA Panel created to meet a growing demand from corporate clients for the provision of survey reports of consistent style, supported with a proactive quality assurance programme.

2014

2016

PRODUCT

Launch of first Building Survey product based on a bespoke in-house software platform with original survey format designed to be user friendly and comprehensive.

BUY-TO-LET

Introduction of first ever survey product designed specifically for Buy-To-Let landlords.

2018

2019

SNAGGING

Instigator, formation and Chairmanship of industry and Government-wide stakeholder group to create standards for snagging inspections of new-build property.

SURVEYS

Launch of RPSA Survey Inspection & Reporting Standards, bringing to the industry, for the first time, the requirement for a full and thorough inspection for all survey types.

2020

2021

ESSENTIALS

Launch of RPSA Essentials, the most wide-ranging suite of benefits and guidance ever offered to surveyors, restating the standards of professionalism and ethics practised by RPSA.

STANDARDS

Launch of the first ever standards for snagging inspections of new-build property.

2021

2022

TECHNICAL

Extending the values of the RPSA to a wider range of residential surveying skill sectors.

CABE

Recognising shared values and a common purpose, we began a strategic dialogue with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). The aim: to explore a meaningful pathway to Chartered status for RPSA members. These early conversations highlighted the strong alignment between our organisations and laid the foundation for a landmark opportunity for our members.

2023

2025

LEADERSHIP

New Year, Alan Milstein—after over a decade of dedicated leadership—handed the baton of Chairmanship to Andrew McColl, one of RPSA’s founding directors and longest-serving Council members. Andrew’s appointment marked a new chapter, building on strong foundations with a renewed focus on opportunity, visibility, and professional growth for surveyors.

CABE

Following over two years of planning and collaboration, we formally launched the RPSA’s Chartered Status Pathway—offering members a robust, supportive, and credible route to becoming Chartered through CABE. This milestone reflects our commitment to elevating the profession and recognising the expertise and integrity of independent surveyors at the highest level.

2025

2025

CIC Membersip

The RPSA achieved a significant step forward in its industry influence by securing a voting seat on the Construction Industry Council (CIC) — the representative forum for the UK’s professional bodies and organisations across the built environment. As a voting member, we now represent our members at the highest level of cross-industry collaboration, contributing to key discussions on quality, safety, professional standards, sustainability and consumer protection through CIC’s committees and networks.

First Open Independent Surveyor Awards

The RPSA worked with The Negotiator to support the first ever Independent Surveyor awards open to any and all surveyors across the industry, regardless of affiliation. The initiative marked a significant step in widening recognition for residential surveying within a traditionally cross-industry awards platform. Gold awards were presented to Abby Raynor of 840 Property & Surveying Services, recognised for her passion for raising standards, and to Novello Group, commended for their commitment to staff upskilling and innovation through their client portal. The occasion reflected RPSA’s commitment to inclusivity, professionalism and raising standards across the sector.

2025

2026

The first "Surveyor Live" event.

We are immensely proud to have helped launch Surveyor Live 26, a significant new industry event designed to unite surveyors, professional bodies, accreditation organisations and built-environment specialists in a truly neutral and collaborative setting. It reflects something the RPSA has long believed, that the profession is stronger when people come together, share ideas and work collectively to raise standards. With major organisations already involved, excellent early support from across the sector, and the potential to grow into the first of many such gatherings, Surveyor Live marks an important milestone in our continuing mission to support surveyors and champion the future of the profession.

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