Today's Media’s Post

🚨 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲! 🚨 With the property market ramping up ahead of Christmas, and the upcoming FTB stamp duty deadline, The British Conveyancing Awards has announced it will extend deadline for entry to give firms that extra bit of time to perfect their submission. 🗓 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🗓 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 This is your opportunity to be recognised among the best in the industry and take home one of 2️⃣1️⃣ prestigious awards. Why should you enter? ✨ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Showcase your commitment to excellence and innovation. How does your organisation stand out among the competition? ✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: An "award-winning firm" status doesn’t just attract clients—it’s a magnet for top talent too. ✨ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Beyond the big night, our tailored assets help you amplify your success and solidify your reputation locally. ✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆: All entries are rigorously judged by a panel of 30 industry experts, ensuring recognition goes to the very best. 🔗 Enter now and secure your place in the spotlight - Hit the link in comments to enter. #BCAwards2025 #ConveyancingExcellence #LegalAwards

RICS Update from Chair of SRB In recent months, several posts and comments on LinkedIn and in the press have addressed the Regulatory Tribunal decision published on 9 Feb regarding Ms. Emma Walker FRICS [6600739] and EW Estates Ltd [847779] see https://bit.ly/3Q4pxIi and another case. While the RICS has released some information, many questions remain unanswered and the RICS have been reluctant to give an update. With this in consideration, I was encouraged to see Nigel Clarke, Chair of RICS SRB, issue an update yesterday (18 April) see https://lnkd.in/eB7C_Kcr. I would like to thank Nigel for providing this update and sharing what he can given that the cases highlighted are subject to appeal and ongoing investigation. While this is a positive step, it is important to acknowledge the delay in responding to member concerns. Moving forward, I hope the RICS will engage with members in a more timely and proactive manner. Members recognise the rarity of such cases. However, each instance undermines the reputation of the many excellent surveyors who have diligently earned membership and registered firm status. Effective regulation is crucial to maintain public trust in Chartered Surveyors. A number of questions remain that members would like greater transparency on re the Emma Walker case: - Timeline Discrepancy: RICS claim they only became of issues until late 2022, while some members state they informed the RICS in early 2022. Clarification is necessary to avoid perceived inaccuracies in RICS statements. - RICS Due Diligence – even if the RICS date of late 2022 is correct, Walker filed a bankruptcy petition on Oct 31, 22, see https://lnkd.in/eZi2XVtH, and received Fellowship in early 23. This suggests insufficient checks before awarding Fellowship. - Referee Due Diligence: What level of due diligence was conducted on Walker by the referee who supported her applications? Many members, including myself, have strong opinions on this matter. We urge RICS to investigate the referee's actions and potentially initiate disciplinary proceedings if insufficient due diligence was performed or details were withheld. A number are aware of the referee's identity and their RICS connections but will refrain from sharing details at this stage to allow RICS to pursue this matter.   Transparency and open communication are essential for a truly member-led RICS. Proactive engagement with members on matters of concern builds trust and fosters a thriving profession. In the view of many, this approach has been lacking since the Levitt Review.   We hope this recent statement represents a turning point. Moving forward, we urge RICS to prioritize clear and timely communication with its members.   Thank you all all those who engaged with recent posts - I am very grateful. Your actions helped give greater visibility to the issues, which in turn generated the update #rics #surveying

If anyone else is finding this and wants to talk to a bigger Chartered Firm I'm currently helping one find Partners to support its growth plans, and particularly to take full advantage of its existing collaboration with a top 20 National Chartered Accountancy firm, and a growing number of Solicitor connections.   The firm's in extremely good shape and it's very well capitalised. It offers a full range of financial advisory and wealth management services, including employee benefits & mortgage advice, to both private and corporate clients plus a range of specialist services. It comprises a very collaborative team of very well qualified Advisers some of whom specialise in certain very technical fields of advice. Its investment proposition is comprehensive, sensible, competitively priced and free of conflicts of interest. Its fees are competitive, it’s directors are very experienced with a successful track record, and they're backed by an experienced senior management team which cover all of the internal disciplines & functions you'd expect to see in a reasonably large and well run business.   The firm is fiercely proud of its Independent status. It's majority controlled by the Directors who work within it but importantly it also has the substantial financial backing of a substantial minority Shareholder. That shareholder is currently using its resources and expertise to roll out some very exciting technological developments, to improve efficiency, deliver services and support the long term plan.    This is a serious long term project, and I'm particularly looking for firms which comprise a Principal who would like to stay very much involved for a while and a second tier of younger Advisers who would like to build their careers amongst professional connections, specialise in certain fields and possibly achieve a capital event of their own in due course. Advisers in training will be welcomed, because as it grows one of the firm’s aims is to build its own Academy and support a number of trainee positions.   It would value your firm on the basis of a multiple of adjusted net profit and its offers are usually perceived as competitive. It'd want you to adopt its proposition and processes within a reasonable time and it'd want to purchase at least 51% ownership immediately for cash. Other than that, the terms on offer are open for discussion, are flexible and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your wishes and intentions.   Certain criteria will have to be met. This opportunity will only be of interest to Independent firms of a quality which can collaborate successfully with professional connections and which have the ability to look after potentially quite complex clients. A collaborative outlook and a desire to merge and create a bigger firm in due course will be vital.   If you'd like to know more drop me a line at dave@daverobconsulting.co.uk .

If you’re considering embarking on a move into the world of mediation, here’s a snap view of my experience from the 5 days with the #CEDR team: 1. Firstly, this is NOT a quick win. It’s HARD work and exhausting. 2. If you think you’re a good (unaccredited) mediator already - you’re probably not. 3. It requires enormous pre-course preparation and on course dedication to the learning and practice of the #CEDR process and skills. 4. You’ll receive the most incredible expert training, coaching and assessment feedback. 5. You’ll have the pleasure of working intensely alongside great people and developing a fabulous network to support you through your onward mediation journey. 6. If this works for you and you’re looking for accreditation, don’t waste your time with any other training. Just sign up for #CEDR

Today LCCI launched our General Election Manifesto. Over the coming three weeks we will be engaging across parties to outline the London business communities key asks of the next government, including: 📈Reforming the business rates system to develop a longer-term plan which encourages business growth. 🛍️Reintroducing VAT free shopping for overseas visitors immediately. 🚆Agreeing a long-term capital funding agreement with TfL which supports critical upgrades and extension to the transport network in London. 🏙️Reforming the National Planning Policy Framework to recognise the dual need for affordable housing and logistics space. 📝Reducing the complexity of the Apprenticeship Levy and boosting investment in skills. Read our Manifesto in full here: https://ow.ly/mFP550SjO7E

Neal Mizrahi, CPA, CA, CBV has nearly 22 years of experience in business valuation and the quantification of economic loss in complex disputes. He has testified as an expert witness on numerous occasions before courts and arbitral tribunals in Canada and globally. Neal has consistently been ranked by “Who’s Who Legal” as a top expert globally, and more recently, one of two “most highly regarded” experts in Canada. He has taught at the university and professional levels for nearly a decade. Here is what he has to say about the CBV designation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gghgjB2g #BusinessValuation #EconomicLoss #Testimonial

Have you ever thought about this?? I've been invited to attend the SME Business Awards as a JUDGE! Didn't see that one coming! 😂 But nevertheless, this will be a very interesting few days reviewing the applications and making some very challenging decisions - watch this space! #virtualassistant #va #sme #businessawards #judge

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Examiner's reports are a GOLDMINE of useful advice for ACCA students. Here are my 6 top tips from the MJ24 AAA Examiner's report. (full video is on my YouTube channel) #acca #accaglobal #accaexams #accastudents

📘 Introducing the BVI Economic Substance Guide Looking to navigate the economic substance (ES) requirements for businesses in the BVI? Check out our comprehensive outline below, designed to help you understand the basic ES requirements for relevant activities in the BVI. #BVI #EconomicSubstance #BusinessGuidance #Compliance #MSA