CPD Essentials

Webinar - How climate change affects properties
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Speaker – Tim Kenny
Tim is a residential surveyor and has been a DEA, Home Inspector and Property Manager in the past. Along with authoring two sections of iSurv for RICS he has also a contributor to the RICS Building Surveying and Residential Journals. Both in teaching and in his own business Tim is focused on how surveyors can deliver the highest possible quality of customer service and benefit to clients.
Outside of his day job Tim is also a Yoga teacher and runs regular webinars for LionHeart, a charity that supports RICS members.

Webinar - Valuation and red book, part 1, Valuation concepts
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:00
This is part one of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic
The four topics are

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Property Valuation Webinars – Spring 2026 Property Valuation under the Red Book - A Practical Approach
2026-03-25 17:00 - 2026-06-17 18:00
A series of 4 webinars – can also be watched as recordings if you cant make the live events – on Property Valuation under the Red Book
Valuation is the lynchpin of all real estate decisions. These workshops provide an essential insight into the role of regulation under the RICS Valuation Global Standards (Red Book) and the UK National Supplement to provide rigorous and appropriate valuation reports

General valuation concepts
Definitions and Bases of Value
Approaches, Methods & Models
Market Valuations and Worth
Red Book fundamentals
The importance of ESG
Secure lending valuation
Report writing
Residential & Commercial valuations
Specific valuations – Specialised Property
Professional Standards vs Practice Information
Use of software packages/AI

Course Outline

AGENDA – Webinar Part 1 of 4 (25th March 2026)
Valuation Concepts

1
Introduction – Value, Price and Worth
A short revision of the role of the valuer and the distinction between Valuation & Calculation of Worth

2
Approaches, Methods and Models
A discussion of Valuation Standards in the context of definitions and requirements on valuers

3
Market Approach
The importance of simple heuristics and the importance of comparables in marking to market

4
Valuation and Market Pricing
It is important that users of valuations understand the valuation in context of market.

AGENDA – Webinar Part 2 of 4 (6th May 2026)
Valuation Standards – A refresher of the Red Book

1
Mandatory vs Advisory
Understanding the mandatory requirements of the Red Book

2
Incorporating ESG into all valuations
Sustainability, resilience and the role of Environmental, Social and Governance

3
Professional Standards and Practice Information
The difference between “should” and “must”

4
Report Writing
Providing the client with the appropriate information – Market and Economic Context

AGENDA – Webinar Part 3 of 4 (20th May 2026)
Valuation Standards – Residential and Commercial Valuation

1
Residential Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Residentail Property

2
Commercial Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Commercial Property

3
Valuations for Bank Lending
Determining Market Value for assets that underpin residential and commercial mortgages

4
Alternative Use Valuations
The Interface between residential and commercial use of properties

AGENDA – Webinar Part 4 of 4 (17th June 2026)
Valuation Standards – Valuation Models & Guidance for Specialised Property

1
Valuation Models
The Use of Explicit Valaution Models for Cash Flow Investments

2
Specialised Property
Additional Guidance for specific property types – Best Practice Guides

3
The Automation of Valuation
The acceptable use of AVMs and AI in market valuations

4
Summary and Conclusions
An recap on the salient points of the course

The webinars will allow for questions both during and between the sessions. The course director will answer as many questions as possible during the webinars but will also provide written responses to all delegates after the completion of each session.

Property Valuation Webinars – Recordings, Property Valuation under the Red Book - A Practical Approach
2026-03-25 17:00 - 2026-12-31 18:00
A series of 4 webinars as recordings on Property Valuation under the Red Book providing 4 hours CPD with additional notes and copies of slides
Valuation is the lynchpin of all real estate decisions. These workshops provide an essential insight into the role of regulation under the RICS Valuation Global Standards (Red Book) and the UK National Supplement to provide rigorous and appropriate valuation reports
Speaker – Nick French

General valuation concepts
Definitions and Bases of Value
Approaches, Methods & Models
Market Valuations and Worth
Red Book fundamentals
The importance of ESG
Secure lending valuation
Report writing
Residential & Commercial valuations
Specific valuations – Specialised Property
Professional Standards vs Practice Information
Use of software packages/AI

Course Outline

AGENDA – Webinar Part 1 of 4
Valuation Concepts

1
Introduction – Value, Price and Worth
A short revision of the role of the valuer and the distinction between Valuation & Calculation of Worth

2
Approaches, Methods and Models
A discussion of Valuation Standards in the context of definitions and requirements on valuers

3
Market Approach
The importance of simple heuristics and the importance of comparables in marking to market

4
Valuation and Market Pricing
It is important that users of valuations understand the valuation in context of market.

AGENDA – Webinar Part 2 of 4
Valuation Standards – A refresher of the Red Book

1
Mandatory vs Advisory
Understanding the mandatory requirements of the Red Book

2
Incorporating ESG into all valuations
Sustainability, resilience and the role of Environmental, Social and Governance

3
Professional Standards and Practice Information
The difference between “should” and “must”

4
Report Writing
Providing the client with the appropriate information – Market and Economic Context

AGENDA – Webinar Part 3 of 4
Valuation Standards – Residential and Commercial Valuation

1
Residential Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Residentail Property

2
Commercial Valuations
The Red Book and other regulations as they apply to Commercial Property

3
Valuations for Bank Lending
Determining Market Value for assets that underpin residential and commercial mortgages

4
Alternative Use Valuations
The Interface between residential and commercial use of properties

AGENDA – Webinar Part 4 of 4
Valuation Standards – Valuation Models & Guidance for Specialised Property

1
Valuation Models
The Use of Explicit Valaution Models for Cash Flow Investments

2
Specialised Property
Additional Guidance for specific property types – Best Practice Guides

3
The Automation of Valuation
The acceptable use of AVMs and AI in market valuations

4
Summary and Conclusions
An recap on the salient points of the course

The webinars will allow for questions both during and between the sessions. The course director will answer as many questions as possible during the webinars but will also provide written responses to all delegates after the completion of each session.

Webinar - Boundary update 2025
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
Speaker – Ian Quayle
Ian Quayle qualified as a solicitor and worked in private practice for 12 years specialising in property law matters including residential development work, commercial acquisitions and disposals.
Ian has delivered over 1500 property related training courses for city and regional firms, local law societies and local authorities. His training style and delivery is relaxed, but he is able to explain the law and practical issues relating to the training topic in a way that ensures delegates learn, or reinforce learning, and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided.
Ian has provided training to businesses in-house, public courses, and spoken at conferences. He is prolific in his delivery of webinars on conveyancing related issues, and he has delivered live and pre-recorded webinars nationally and internationally for leading legal training providers and continues to do so.
This webinar is suitable for surveyors and estate agents of all levels and experience and will explore the following –

How can you identify a legal boundary
Advising and managing neighbour boundary disputes
Advising on boundary agreements
Advising on determined boundary applications
Lessons from recent case law

Two case studies will be used to explore practical issues

Webinar - Fire safety glazing – a system not a product
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00
Specifying fire-resistant glazing and framing systems can be a complex process. This seminar on fire-resistant glazing will provide you with an understanding of the different classifications of fire resistant glasses and their properties, in addition to key legislation and test standards.
Video footage and practical examples will be included to show how each classification performs differently. Various applications and compositions will also be covered to demonstrate the safety, thermal, acoustic and design options that can be achieved when specifying fire glass, offering you a comprehensive introduction to the theme of fire-resistant glazing.
By the end of this CPD delegates should:
1. Have an understanding of the capabilities of integrity only, heat radiation control and fully insulated fire resistant glass.
2. Know how to specify fire resistant glass to meet with recognised EU and passive fire protection industry terminology.
3. Understand some of the acoustic properties of fire resistant glass in relation to BB93 including project examples.
4. Know the basics of designing fire resistant certified systems for windows, doors, partitions and frameless systems applications.
5. Have an understanding of how the multi-functionality of fire safety glass can facilitate innovations in architectural design, with reference to project examples.

Webinar - RIBA 2030 climate change challenge, how steel contributes
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Elen Worthington, Tata Steel
RIBA 2030 climate challenge: How steel building envelope solutions contribute
Covers:

Operational energy.
Embodied Carbon.
Potable water use.
Best practice health metrics.
How to meet the challenge.

Webinar - Valuation and Red Book part 2, A refresher of the red book
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00
This is part two of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic
The four topics are:

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Webinar - Rent reviews - lessons from recent case law
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Ian Quayle
A review of case law from the past 12 months and the impact on rent reviews

AI webinars - essential viewing for all surveyors
2026-05-19 16:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to reshape the role of surveyors — not by replacing them, but by changing how they work. It enhances inspection, analysis, reporting, and decision-making, while human expertise remains central for judgement, liability, and client advice.
By integrating AI into their practice, members and RICS-regulated firms can make data-driven decisions. However, the responsible use of AI is important for the benefit of all stakeholders, including the public and the environment. As AI deepens its transformation of surveying practice, establishing clear, reliable standards is more critical than ever.

The RICS has just published its new professional standard on the Responsible use of AI
AI is increasingly being involved – both knowingly and unknowingly – in producing professional work in surveying. Since AI can be used to substitute human decision-making, it is important to have safeguards in place to ensure members and RICS-regulated firms maintain control of their professional work. This ensures quality for clients and upholds high standards in the public interest.
The standard aims to:

assist RICS members and regulated firms in establishing guardrails to maintain professional judgement while adapting to the use of this new technology
build confidence in data management
ensure effective communication with clients.

By doing so, the standard seeks to support trust among stakeholders and ensure AI enhances safety, resilience, and innovation in the natural and built environment.
To assist your understanding CPD essentials is running two webinars on AI

Workshop 1 – 19 May 2026 – AI for Surveyors – a practical introduction
Workshop 2 – 4 June at 4pm – AI Compliance and the RICS Standard

AI for Surveyors: A Practical Introduction
A practical introduction to AI for surveyors. What it is, how it works, where it fits into day-to-day practice, and where it breaks.
Delivered live by Nina Young, founder of Surveyors UK.
What we cover:

What AI actually is, in plain English
The tools you are already using without realising
Demonstrations of AI tools
How to write prompts that get useful results
What AI gets wrong, and why that matters
Privacy and client data – what not to do

Format: One hour live on. One hour formal CPD. Slides and links sent after.
Date: 19 May 4 – 5pm
Cost: £45.00
Workshop 2 – GUARD AI workshop

Getting started with the RICS Professional Standard on Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice

G – Governance – what does your firm need in place before anyone touches AI?
U – Use – what do you do when AI meets a live instruction?
A – Accountability – who is responsible and what they must sign off?

R – Risk – what could go wrong and how to manage it?
D – Documentation – what must you tell clients and be able to show on request?

A focused, practical workshop for surveyors and firm directors who need to understand the standard and act on it. Built around the GUARD Framework: Governance, Use, Accountability, Risk, Documentation.
The session is not an introduction to AI and it is recommended that you book both sessions. This session is focused on:

a map of mandatory requirements
Practical guidance on implementation
How to structure your approach
Useful tips and tools to take away

By the end of this workshop, you will:

Know every mandatory requirement in the standard and which ones apply to your firm
Understand the materiality test that determines how much of the standard you need to implement
Have a practical structure for building AI governance using the GUARD Framework
Be able to start building the core compliance documents the standard requires
Know how to explain to clients, colleagues, and insurers how your firm governs its use of AI

Format: One hour live online. One hour formal CPD. Slides and links sent after.
Date: 4 June 4-5pm
Cost: £70.00 + VAT
** BOOK BOTH SESSIONS FOR £100 AND SAVE £15 **

Webinar - Valuation and Red Book, part 3 - Residential and commercial valuation
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
This is part three of 4 webinars on Valuation and Red Book for one of the most respected speaker on the topic

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

Speaker – Nick French
Nick is a recognised expert in the area of property valuation and appraisal. Previously, he has worked at various Universities in the UK, Europe and the USA teaching extensively in the areas of valuation, investment and corporate real estate on BSc, MSc and MBA programmes. In 2018, Nick set up Real Estate Valuation Theurgy, a vehicle that allows him to continue writing papers, presenting conference papers and undertaking in-house training for the real estate profession at home and abroad. His research interests concentrate upon the interface of property legislation and regulation and its impact on value and valuation models. In recent years, he has won the RICS Prize for the Best Paper in Valuation and the Appraisal and the Appraisal Journal Prize for the Best Paper in Appraisal at European Real Estate Society Conferences. In 2018, he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the International Real Estate Society. Nick is the Editor of the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the award winning academic international journal of the real estate industry. He also writes regularly for, the Journal of Property Investment & Finance, the Property Chronicle, the European Journal of Real Estate Research, the Journal of Corporate Real Estate and other professional and academic journals. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has regularly served on the various committees such as the UK Valuation Board and the Corporate Real Estate Strategy Group. He was also a member of the Professional Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Webinar - Building regs update 2026
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00
Speaker – John Palmer, OWL building consultancy

Webinar - Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - where it applies
2026-06-03 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker – Richard Snape

Webinar - High St Rental Auctions
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker – Ian Quayle
Ian Quayle, a property law trainer via IQ Legal Training, provides training on the new High Street Rental Auctions process introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, covering key aspects like local authority roles, vacancy conditions, and advising landlords.

Webinar - Valuation and red book p 4 - Vaulation and guidance for specialised properties
2026-06-17 17:00 - 18:00
Speaker Nick French
Part 4 of this essential series

Valuation concepts
A refresher of the red book
Residential and commercial valuation
Valuation and guidance for specialised properties

FREE AI webinar
2026-07-23 15:30 - 16:30
Ian Quayle, chief executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this FREE one-hour webinar session on Thursday 23 July at 3.30pm, suitable for surveyors of all levels

This webinar will cover

The 75-year history of AI
The current use of AI in surveying
Compliance issues
Contractual, jurisdictional and data protection issues

Notes will be provided, and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions. Register your place below today or drop me an email on alison@cpdessentials.co.uk.

Summer special - 12 CPD Webinars for Just £140!
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2027-08-10 17:00
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