[memberonly] Well, what a year. Got going up to March and stopped. Then overnight, in May, the floodgates opened and for many of us we hit the ground running and have not stopped running since. No doubt everyone is looking forward to a…
[memberonly] Ian Vicary, Chairman of the ISVA, has recently been asked about valuation uncertainty during the continuing Coronavirus pandemic and has provided the following wording as an example of what could be used in Valuation Reports: Market commentary Market conditions within…
[memberonly] Tom Littler FRICS FISVA, member of ISVA Council, has drawn the following article to the attention of ISVA members. The article supports earlier advice from PI insurance broker, Fraser Miller, that Form EWS1 work is best avoided as it…
[memberonly] Members carrying out Valuation work should be aware of the advice reproduced below. We are grateful to Fraser Miller Ltd for drawing attention to this issue. IMPORTANT NOTICE - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY VALUATION RESTRICTION The RICS has advised that Valuers should…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman [memberonly] It seems to me from various queries made by members that there is some confusion about what choices, if any, are available to surveyors for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Obviously RICS has encouraged most…
From Linda Cooke, ISVA Office [memberonly] We have received further advice from ISVA Accountants, Joshua Leigh & Co and hope that members will find it useful. Please see below for updates on: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme / Furloughing Employees Self-Employment…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman [memberonly] In the light of the UK Government’s easing of some restrictions from 13 May, ISVA has drafted a Covid-19 Health & Safety Policy to assist members. The Policy forms part of the risk assessment…
Written by Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman, and edited / supported by Richard Hulls (former Chair and ISVA council member) [memberonly] Further to my recent email on this subject, I am aware that, generally, corporate-style firms have stopped inspections, perhaps only…
From Linda Cooke, ISVA Records & Administration [memberonly] The following business updates may be of interest and assistance. Please note that the advice was provided to the ISVA and not to its individual members. You should seek independent advice from…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman [memberonly] The message from the UK Government seems clear: STAY AT HOME UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. As a result, I would be surprised if surveyors and valuers were to consider it appropriate to continue to undertake…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman [memberonly] RICS have offered the following guidance for wording to be included in Valuation Reports. If the RICS Regulated Member has concluded there is material uncertainty, it is suggested that the following form of words…
From Linda Cooke, Records & Administration Office [memberonly] ISVA Council has recently instructed new accountants, Joshua Leigh & Co, to deal with the Association’s financial and tax affairs. They have circulated to all their clients some information which may be…