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Alison

New ownership at CPD essentials!

April 29, 2025 by Alison

After many wonderful years running CPD Essentials, Alison has decided it’s time to hang up her boots and enjoy a well-earned break. It’s the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new and exciting chapter.

From the very start, Alison has poured her energy, knowledge, and heart into CPD Essentials, creating something special that’s helped so many surveyors keep up with their continuing professional development. From in-person CPD training days to live webinars tailored to the needs of property professionals, Alison made it easy for surveyors to stay compliant, confident, and up to date.

It’s been a one-woman show, planning CPD events, curating expert speakers, and managing all the logistics, and now she’s passing it all on to someone who knows the business inside and out: her daughter, Megan.

Megan has been part of the journey behind the scenes for a little while now, and she’s now stepping forward to take the lead. She’ll be continuing everything you’ve come to expect from CPD Essentials, including in-person CPD events for surveyors, online CPD webinars, and that same friendly, personal approach that’s been there from the start.

“It means a lot to be taking this on from Mum,” says Megan. “She’s built something really valuable, and I’m proud to keep it going. I’m looking forward to bringing my own ideas to the mix, but keeping the same straightforward, high-quality and affordable CPD that surveyors know and appreciate.”

Alison is now stepping away fully, but her influence and hard work will always be part of CPD Essentials. Megan is excited (and just a little nervous!) to take on the challenge, and she’s grateful for your continued support as she finds her feet.

Whether you’re looking for RICS-compliant CPD hours, a reliable CPD programme for surveyors, or simply a down-to-earth place to stay informed, Megan and CPD Essentials are here to help.

Here’s to new beginnings, and to keeping CPD simple, useful, and human.

Filed Under: Blog, Latest News Tagged With: CPD, cpd for surveyors, surveyors

Is there good news ahead for Residential Property Surveyors?

March 31, 2023 by Alison

Some sources claim that UK property sales are ‘down an average of 25% since the increases in interest rates and that further increases could reduce demand.

However it is also claimed that approvals for mortgages rose in February and that demand for property may be back on the rise.

 

Bank of England figures showed that home loan approvals rose from 39,647 in January to 43,536 in February – reversing a downward trend in place since August 2022.

 

The question is – will levels return to those seen during the pandemic?

Filed Under: Blog, Latest News

Papers from Rural Update 2022

December 8, 2022 by Alison

The papers from the Petersfield Rural Update 2022 can be downloaded here

Agricultural Funding and the Agricultural Transition Plan

Leisure opportunities relating to water

Natural Capital: What you and your clients need to know now

Trees and development

Agricultural law update

 

 

Filed Under: Blog

Papers from Rural Update 2021

November 25, 2021 by Alison

The papers from the Petersfield Rural Update 2021 can be downloaded here

  1. Compulsory purchase and update on the Esso pipeline
  2. Agricultural law update
  3. Recent expansion of English vineyards
  4. Agriculture and climate change
  5. Little Duxmore a Wilder option

The RICS video can be watched here

Filed Under: Blog

Garland roofing

January 14, 2016 by Alison

Wessex Surveyors CPD were delighted to welcome Daniel Sandell of Garland roofing on Tuesday evening in Southampton who gave an informative and interactive tall on Polyurethane roofing, the sustainability issues and their new steel options

Filed Under: Blog

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