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Designed primarily to assist those appointed either by the president of RICS, or directly by the parties to a dispute, to act as an independent expert to determine their dispute.

Some of the topics covered in this guidance note include:

  • Powers and duties of the independent expert
  • Involvements and conflicts of interest
  • Terms of Engagement
  • Case management
  • Expert witnesses and advocates
  • Points of law and other technical issues
  • Independent experts’ approach to evidence
  • Costs and fees
  • Events after the determination.

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