Question 1

What is Survyr?

Accepted Answer

Survyr is an AI-powered preparation platform for RICS APC candidates. It provides structured diary logging, competency tracking, mock interview simulation, question banks, and document generation, all personalised to your pathway and entry route.

Question 2

Is Survyr endorsed by RICS?

Accepted Answer

Survyr is an independent study aid and is not officially endorsed by RICS. All content aligns with published RICS requirements, but we recommend candidates always check the latest RICS guidance.

Question 3

Who is Survyr for?

Accepted Answer

Survyr is designed for anyone preparing for the RICS APC final assessment. Whether you’re on the 24-month structured route, 12-month route, senior professional, or any other entry route, the platform adapts to your specific requirements.

Question 4

Can my counsellor use Survyr?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Survyr includes a counsellor portal where your counsellor can review your diary entries, track your progress against competency requirements, and leave per-section feedback, all within the platform. Counsellors always use Survyr free of charge. Linking a counsellor and document sign-offs are included on every candidate plan, while receiving counsellor feedback, comments and meeting records is part of Pro.

Question 5

Which RICS pathways are supported?

Accepted Answer

Survyr supports all 22 RICS pathways, including Quantity Surveying & Construction, Building Surveying, Commercial Real Estate, Valuation, Project Management, and more. Each pathway has its full competency framework built in.

Question 6

Which entry routes are supported?

Accepted Answer

All 9 RICS assessment routes are supported: APC 24-month structured, APC 12-month, APC non-structured, Preliminary Review, Senior Professional, Specialist, Academic, RPQ, and Associate. The platform adapts diary requirements, competency levels, and submission documents to your specific route.

Question 7

How does the AI mock interview work?

Accepted Answer

The AI simulates a full 60-minute RICS final assessment interview across all 5 phases: presentation, Q&A on presentation, technical competencies, case study defence, and ethics questioning. You receive detailed feedback on each phase with suggestions for improvement.

Question 8

Can Survyr write my submission documents for me?

Accepted Answer

No. In line with RICS policy, Survyr never generates submission content. It is a coaching tool that helps you structure, review, and improve your own work. Your diary entries, case study, and summary of experience must always be your own words.

Question 9

How does competency tracking work?

Accepted Answer

Every diary entry can be tagged with relevant competencies from your pathway framework. Survyr tracks your evidence against each competency at each level, showing you where you have strong evidence and where gaps remain.

Question 10

What are the hot topics and how are they selected?

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Hot topics are current industry issues likely to come up in your final assessment. Survyr’s library includes 31 researched 2026 topics ranked by assessment likelihood across three tiers: Must Know, Should Know, and Good to Know.

Question 11

How many diary days do I need to log?

Accepted Answer

This depends on your entry route. The 24-month structured route requires 400 days, the 12-month route requires 200 days, and most other routes (non-structured, senior professional, specialist) do not have a diary requirement. Survyr tracks your progress automatically.

Question 12

Does Survyr help with the case study?

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Yes. The case study workspace includes a structured draft editor, compliance checker against RICS word count and content requirements, competency mapping, and interview preparation questions specific to your case study topic.

Question 13

How does the question bank work?

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The question bank contains practice questions aligned to RICS competencies across all 22 pathways. It uses spaced repetition to prioritise questions you’ve struggled with, and offers Quick Practice (10 questions), Extended (45 questions), and Custom Quiz modes.

Question 14

How many APC attempts do I get?

Accepted Answer

From 1 January 2026, RICS allows up to 5 assessment attempts per membership grade. The structure is 4 standard attempts plus 1 conditional fifth and final attempt. The fifth attempt requires you to complete 12 months of additional work-based experience and is subject to RICS approval. Successfully appealed referrals and upheld complaints do not count, and attempts before 1 January 2026 do not count (clean slate). The cap is per membership grade, so AssocRICS and APC are counted separately.

Question 15

Can I access Survyr on my phone?

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Yes. Survyr is fully responsive and works on mobile browsers. You can log diary entries, review questions, and access all features from your phone or tablet without installing an app.

Question 16

Can I export my data?

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Yes. Survyr generates RICS-compliant exports for your diary, summary of experience, case study, and CPD log. Documents are formatted to match RICS submission requirements and can be downloaded as PDF or Word files.

Question 17

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Not currently. Survyr is a web application optimised for mobile browsers. A native mobile app is on our roadmap for future development.

Question 18

How does the AI coaching chat work?

Accepted Answer

The AI coaching chat knows your pathway, competencies, progress, and weak areas. You can ask it anything about your APC preparation and receive contextual guidance tailored to where you are in your journey.

Question 19

Can I track my CPD hours?

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Yes. The CPD tracker logs formal and informal activities, tracks hours against the RICS requirement of 20 hours per year (minimum 10 formal), and generates a compliance dashboard showing your status.

Question 20

What is the submission planner?

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The submission planner provides a visual timeline with countdown to your assessment date, tracks document readiness across all required submissions, and helps you schedule counsellor meetings so nothing is missed.

Question 21

Is there a free plan?

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Yes. Free is the full Survyr preparation workspace. Draft your case study, summary of experience, senior profile or evidence portfolio, log diary entries and CPD, view the question of the day, run a daily practice session and read a hot topic a day. No credit card required. Upgrade when you want AI helpers across every module, clean exports, or the voice practice tools for the run-up to your assessment.

Question 22

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All subscriptions are monthly with no minimum commitment. You can cancel at any time from your account settings and continue using Survyr until the end of your billing period.

Question 23

What’s the difference between Pro and Assessment Ready?

Accepted Answer

Pro (£24.99/month) adds AI helpers across every preparation module — feedback inside Diary, Case Study, SoE and CPD, the full question bank with AI deep-dives, 50 AI coach messages a day, all hot topics with Ask AI, and unlimited clean PDF / Word / Excel exports. Assessment Ready (£39.99/month) adds the voice practice toolkit on top: mock interviews with an AI assessor panel (5 per day), unlimited presentation rehearsals, job interview practice (5 per day), post-interview analysis, hot topics deep-dive coaching, 200 AI messages a day, and AI-powered CV import. It is designed for the final 8–12 weeks before you sit the assessment.

Question 24

Do you offer student or group discounts?

Accepted Answer

We offer group pricing for RICS-accredited universities and employers with multiple APC candidates. Contact us at hello@survyr.ai for details.

Question 25

Is there a refund policy?

Accepted Answer

If you’re not satisfied within the first 14 days of a paid subscription, contact us for a full refund. After 14 days, you can cancel at any time but refunds are not provided for partial billing periods.

Question 26

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use Supabase for authentication and database hosting with row-level security policies ensuring you can only access your own data. We never share your data with third parties.

Question 27

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Survyr works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Question 28

Does Survyr work offline?

Accepted Answer

Survyr requires an internet connection for most features, including AI coaching, mock interviews, and data syncing. Offline support for diary entry drafting is planned for a future update.

Question 29

How is my data backed up?

Accepted Answer

Your data is stored in Supabase with automated daily backups and point-in-time recovery. You can also export your data at any time through the exports centre.

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