RICS Dilapidations Conference

Event Overview

Mark your calendars! The date for the next Dilapidations Conference is the 18 March 2025.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the participants, sponsors, and collaborators whose contributions ensured the Dilapidations Conference on March 26, 2024, was a great success. Transitioning back to an in-person format this year infused the event with a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, particularly with the presence of over 350 delegates! It was truly delightful to connect with each and every one of you, and I'm thrilled to learn that numerous attendees relished reuniting with familiar faces and forging new connections.

This conference took place on the 26 March 2024 in London. Attendees can access the conference recordings from the main room.

To register your interest, please contact us at training@rics.org.

Take the opportunity to have your say on what we should cover in 2025, and contact Lynda Nazer, our Product Specialist to discuss your suggestions: lnazer@rics.org

Overview of the 2024 event

The 2024 conference  focused on updating dilapidations specialists on the latest commercial property market trends, inherent defects and topical issues, as well as key tips on how to advise your clients on the best type of lease, from how to limit liability before a lease is entered into or how to reduce any potential claim before the end of a lease term

The conference closed with an inspiring session on the art of negotiation – a critical skill for all involved in dilapidations.

Key topics

• Exploring the commercial property market and economic trends and the impact on dilapidations
• How to align the ESG goals of landlords and tenants?
• Top Tips for avoiding litigation
• Tackling inherent defects and topical issues that are affecting dilapidations claims.
• The latest in M&E dilapidations; covering technical due diligence and maintenance management.
• Advising your client – what does the ideal lease look like?
• Enhancing your negotiation skills

Speakers

• Alison Hardy, Partner, Ashurst
• Adam Nash MRICS, Director, Building & Project Consultancy, Savills
• Emma Humphreys, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
• Jon Rowling FRICS, Director: Dilapidations, Dispute Resolution, Arbitrator, TFT
• Mat Oakley, Director, Commercial Research, Savills
• Mike McChesney, Partner, GeraldEve
• Nicholas Taggart, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
• Richard Kay FRICS, Partner, Beckett and Kay LLP
• Simon Crust FRICS, Executive Director, ProMission
• Susan Barrett, Head of Contracts and Procurement, Houses of Parliament Renewal and Restoration
• Trevor Rushton FRICS, Group Chairman, Watts

Learning outcomes

Conference photos from 2024

Testimonials from 2024