A new scheme for surveyors comes into force this week.
The RICS Valuer Registration Scheme will become mandatory in the UK from April 30.
From then on, only surveyors signed up to the scheme will be able to carry out Red Book surveys, as mortgage valuation surveys are known.
So far, over 11,000 UK valuers have signed up, with more expected before the deadline.
The RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS) launched in October 2010 to ensure that RICS members adhere to and can be monitored on practising the professional standards contained in the Red Book.
David Rushholme, RICS director of valuation, said: “The Valuer Registration Scheme helps to further establish the credibility, skills and professionalism of RICS members among clients and public authorities. It also demonstrates RICS’ focus on continuous enhancement to its regulatory approach and operations.”
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wooden top: Of course! They have to now sit in on one of Mr Hendry's 'seminars' to collect CPD brownie points... ;o)
Does this now mean that they will all sing from the same hymn sheet or continue to give different valuations for the same property and ask estate agents first?