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Retired chartered surveyor Simon Eades reflects on five decades of family holidays to Treyarnon Bay in North Cornwall, sharing fond memories of caravan stays and wooden surfboards. He examines the evolution of the area, noting the increase in coastal path development, the impact of second homes, and the transformation of nearby Padstow from a quiet fishing village to a bustling tourist hub.

Jen Lemen of Property Elite summarises the crucial and immediate changes to the new RICS APC Candidate and Counsellor Guides. Key updates cover backdating structured training (now up to 6 months), clarifying the difference between the diary and log book, setting a 2-year validity period for case studies, and establishing strict rules against using AI writing tools for submissions.

Chartered Surveyor Laura Boutle argues that the public estate is a powerful lever for resilience and growth, challenging the status quo by insisting on aligning property with purpose. Following on from Richard Gawthorpe’s article, she identifies two "golden threads" for unlocking potential: regular, structured stakeholder engagement to define community need and investing in a comprehensive asset register—the "engine room of effective estate strategy."