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12 March 2026
The Single Construction Regulator
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
The Future of Residential Surveying: A Defining Moment for Our ProfessionA 15-minute read - So put the kettle on first.If you work in residential surveying, this moment matters to you, whether you realise it yet or not. I know...
20 January 2026
Speed, Certainty, and the Surveyor’s Role in a Transformed Market
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
The Crossroads of 2026: Speed, Certainty, and the Surveyor’s Role in a Transformed MarketIf you had walked into any surveying event or forum in early 2024 and started talking about Artificial Intelligence, you might have been met...
24 December 2025
Damp and Mould in Survey Reports - An Essential Read
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Kieran McColl
Damp and mould in survey reports: Why “mentioning it” is no longer enoughMost survey failures do not arise because a defect was missed entirely. They arise because something was seen, but not properly explained.Damp and mould are...
24 December 2025
Government Consultation - A Suggested Response
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Residential property surveyors association (RPSA) Response to “home buying and selling reform” consultation december 2025This is an example of how to answer the full consultation, but we appreciate that individual views may...
28 November 2025
Why Upfront Information Isn’t a Threat to Surveyors: It’s a Real Opportunity
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Marion Ellis - RPSA member and Founder of Love Surveying
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had more messages from surveyors than I’ve had in years. Some were reassuring (“I’m glad someone has explained this properly”), some were worried, and many said the same thing in different ways: “ I...
17 November 2025
Home Buying & Selling Reform - Don't Ignore It
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Home buying & selling reform – why this consultation should seriously concern every independent surveyorThe Government has released its consultation on Home Buying and Selling Reform. After a thorough review of all 28...
2 July 2025
Elevating Safety: Essential Work at Height Guidance for Residential Surveyors
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Navigating real-world risks and legal duties during property inspectionsIntroduction: Why height safety matters in residential surveyingResidential property surveying inherently involves tasks that necessitate working at height...
1 June 2025
Significant EPC Changes Ahead: How Surveyors Can Prepare for RdSAP 10
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Just when we thought EPCs had settled down, they're changing again—but this time, the updates are substantial. As you are aware, EPCs have been part of the property landscape since 2008, but they haven't had the best reputation...
16 May 2025
Why No Residential Surveyor Can Afford to Ignore It
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
By Andrew McColl, chairman, residential property surveyors association (RPSA)At a recent Property Institute event, many of us were struck by a key message from Sandra Ashcroft, Head of Industry Competence and Culture Change...
12 May 2025
What the Law Society's Note Means for RPSA Members
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Surveying in a Changing Climate: What the Law Society's Note Means for RPSA MembersA friendly heads-up: Why this article matters to youHello fellow RPSA members! We've put this article together because, as you know, the world...
30 November 2023
Why Material Information Is Important for Surveyors
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Alan Milstein, Chairman
3 Minute ReadWhy material information is important for surveyorsOn 30th November 2023, the snappily titled National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) made their long-awaiting (and delayed) announcement...
10 November 2021
Why the RPSA Launched New Snagging Standards
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Alan Milstein, Chairman
Many RPSA surveyors have, from time to time, been asked to carry out snagging surveys on new build property. Often, though, when they have tried to book in for the inspection they have been refused access to the site by the...
