Your trusted partner for the expert knowledge you need to drive professional excellence, efficiency and compliance

isurv is an online knowledge hub that provides a wealth of resources to support professionals working in the built and natural environment, ensuring you can work to the highest standards backed by RICS.

What's on isurv?

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A full database of all current and historical RICS standards available to download in one place.

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Hundreds of RICS forms, templates, letters, calculators and checklists to help you with day-to-day practice management.

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Practical how-to guidance on all aspects of surveying work, with contributions from over 300 experts in their field.

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A case law database, with commentary showing how each legal case can impact day-to-day surveying work.

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A bespoke enquiry service, Ask isurv. If you can’t find the answer on isurv, simply complete an enquiry form and the team will get back to you.

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A library of RICS research and journal features.

What are the benefits?

Peace of mind

knowing that isurv resources are developed by RICS, so you can trust the knowledge and guidance you are given to keep you compliant in your work.

Trusted partner

when you do not know the answer, isurv will be there to help you, either through its online resources, either by submitting an enquiry to Ask isurv.

Save time

avoid having to create your own templates, model letters and other administrative documents by simply using the ones isurv provides.

Help you pass your APC

are you an APC or AssocRICS candidate? isurv is packed with vital resources to help you qualify.

Contribute to informal CPD hours

using isurv in your day-to-day work counts towards CPD for RICS members.

How isurv works

As a subscriber, you will receive individual usernames and passwords to access the platform. Large organisations can access isurv via their IP addresses.

Our user-friendly platform is easy to navigate and split into 11 channels:

Each channel includes:

  • practical expert commentary and guidance on surveying competencies
  • relevant RICS standards, best practice, research and features
  • case law, with commentary on how this impacts you as a surveyor, and
  • model RICS forms, letters, checklists and templates.

Whatever area of surveying you work in, isurv has you covered!

Who is isurv for?

RICS Members and related professionals working in the built and natural environment will benefit from having access to isurv including:

We understand that running a small business and keeping clients happy can be tough. isurv offers peace of mind that the advice you offer is compliant with legislation and the latest RICS standards and best practice.

It is also vital you have support when you need it, which is why being able to ask isurv any question and get a bespoke answer is such a valuable safety net for any surveyor.

If you are new to the world of surveying, isurv can help you by providing expert step-by-step guidance on core surveying tasks that will help you pass your APC and become qualified. isurv also helps with day-to-day client work, and as you learn and develop your skills, you can regularly check back in to improve your knowledge and understanding.

Give your teams vital resources to help them excel at their work. Have the confidence that your staff are working to the highest professional and ethical standards. Your team will also have access to a fantastic resource for informal CPD that can be accessed anytime.

Learning and development professionals will be able to support surveying teams, graduates and candidates by providing access to essential knowledge.

If you run an information centre that covers the built environment or legal professionals, ensure you have access to isurv for the full database of RICS standards past and present. You will also get access to the RICS Knowledge and Information Team, including online and offline resources such as the Library at RICS HQ.

“Isurv is an excellent resource for students and trainees, providing step-by-step knowledge and information on all aspects of surveying practice. Anyone who is looking to get academic qualifications in surveying or become RICS-chartered must have access to isurv.”

Lindsay Richards

The Richards Partnership

“isurv is a great resource for anyone in the surveying profession. For students and trainees, it is essential so you can build up knowledge of best practice in land, property and construction. For more experienced professionals, isurv is very useful when looking to diversify your surveying services as it will give you expert advice to get you started.”

Richard Fitton

Professor of Building Performance and Energy, Salford University

“I have subscribed to isurv for many years – for when I need insight, isurv is a great pool of information from leaders in the field.”

Chris Gibbons

Senior Director, Tuffin Ferraby Taylor