We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
Surveyors and RICS status !!
sam1970
Posts: 1,196 Forumite
Iam calling around for quotes for a full building survey for a 100 years old house iam buying and noted on RICS website that some surveyors are members, some are associates and there is another category I can't remember now...what is the difference? And whom should I instruct for peace of mind...as usual advice is much appreciated
0
Comments
-
There are three levels of Membership.
AssocRICS is someone that has applied to the RICS for full membership and is undergoing a period of experience and / or assessment. Many of them will have considerable experience, but not formalised or be a member of another comparable professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Building. They will be competent in their own right
MRICS (Member status) is someone that has fulfilled an agreed level of competence and experience.
FRICS (Fellow Status) is someone who has held Member status for at least 10 years.
Surveying companies will employ AssocRICS, MRICS and FRICS surveyors. All have a level of competency and abide by regulations of the RICS and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0 -
Thanks for that. I phoned some surveyors who were showing as associates and they were happy to quote me..never said they were trainees !!!0
-
Thanks for that. I phoned some surveyors who were showing as associates and they were happy to quote me..never said they were trainees !!!
Please note I have amended my original post as I was giving incorrect information. AssocRICS are NOT trainees.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 349.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 452.9K Spending & Discounts
- 242.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 619.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.3K Life & Family
- 255.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards