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Dilapidations Conference

Tue 18 Mar 2025 09:30 - 17:00 GMT 5.5 Hours Formal CPD
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Convene 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ

In-Person

From £314.23 + VAT

Overview

The RICS Dilapidations Conference is the leading annual gathering for property professionals, bringing together surveyors, legal experts, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and challenges in the field of dilapidations. This conference provides a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise, network with peers, and gain insights that will enhance your professional practice.   

This year’s agenda is packed with valuable sessions covering essential topics, from the commercial property market to case law updates and an in-depth review of Schedules of Condition. Attendees will have the chance to choose from breakout sessions tailored to address specific challenges, including mediation preparation, cost management, and collaborative strategies between surveyors and lawyers.

Additionally, the conference will delve into the latest technological advancements that are shaping the future of dilapidations, and address strategies to attract the next generation of professionals.   With a strong lineup of expert speakers and interactive discussions, this conference promises actionable knowledge, practical strategies, and meaningful connections to help you stay at the forefront of your profession. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills, expand your network, and keep ahead in a fast-evolving field.

Key Topics

  • Exploring the commercial property market and economic trends and the impact on dilapidations
  • Case law updates and lessons from recent dilapidations disputes
  • An in-depth review of schedules of condition
  • The classification of items and why it is important
  • Exploring the use of the residual method in diminution valuation
  • Preparing for mediation in dilapidations claims
  • Enhancing collaboration between surveyors and lawyers in the dilapidations process
  • Tackling the adversarial nature of dilapidations and supporting mental health
  • The future of dilapidations; the latest technological advancements and attracting the next generation

Speakers


Chair: Claire Hood MRICS, Director, Building & Project Consultancy, Savills

Caroline Shea KC, Falcon Chambers

Dr Walter Boettcher BA (Econ), MA, PhD, Head of Research and Economics, Colliers

Emma Humphreys, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Henrietta Hammonds FRICS FCIArb, Partner, Beckett and Kay

Jacqui Joyce, Mediator, The Property Mediators

Jon Rowling FRICS FCIArb, Director, Dilapidations, Dispute Resolution, JLL

Justin Sullivan FRICS FEWI MAE, CEO, Adair and RICS President Elect

Toby Watkin KC, Landmark Chambers

 

 

Testimonials from 2024

“It was a great opportunity for professional development, meeting with fellow Building Surveyors and hearing from some excellent speakers covering a range of dilapidations issues and topics. We have expanded our knowledge on market conditions, sustainability, dealing with inherent defects and much more!”

“Really great event with fantastic speakers covering a range of dilapidations issues and topics. It was also a great opportunity to connect with old contacts and make new ones.”

“The event provided valuable updates to us as dilapidations specialists, which will enable us to provide the most up-to-date advice to our clients.”

Download the event programme

Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

GoReport

GoReport is the market-leading solution that digitises surveying, inspection, reporting and analysis for commercial and residential property surveyors. Our solution is designed to significantly enhance the efficiency, quality, and consistency of the surveyor’s workflow. We offer surveyors the flexibility to easily design, build, and customise any type of survey using GoReport Creator or choose from an extensive library of ready to use, pre-defined standard templates, including the full RICS Suite of Home Survey Standards. Adopting a digital data collection and reporting tools brings significant benefits to the individual surveyor and to the business they operate in, whether they are a sole trader or a large corporate with many surveyors and a supporting team. We can confidently state this with the success of hundreds of clients currently use GoReport to support their business. We offer solutions that serves every type of survey, including: Fully Bespoke Building Surveys, Dilapidations, Defects Survey, Schedule of Condition, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Private and Mortgage Valuations, Damp and Mould Survey, Structural Survey, RICS Home Survey Level 1-3, Industry and Panel Standards, And many more… Visit our website www.goreport.com to explore our innovative solutions and discover how we can help you optimise your workflow.

Gold Sponsor

Sharmans

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Silver Sponsor

Thomann-Hanry

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Member Standard

GBP £314.23 + VAT

Non-Member

GBP £424.21 + VAT

Group discounts

Book 3 to 5 places and get 5% off

Book 6 to 7 places and get 10% off

Book 8 to 25 places and get 15% off

Book 26 to 50 places and get 20% off

Book 51 to 100 places and get 25% off

Book 101 and more and get 30% off

Any subscriber to the Development Package or Qualification Support Package receives 15% discount on conferences that are not included in either package.

Only one discount available per booking. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from RICS. Please note the group booking discount will not be applicable with the Early Bird rate (if any).

To benefit from the group discounts, please email training@rics.org or call +44 (0) 2476868584

From £314.23

+ VAT