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Academic Texts
The following textbooks are on the reading list of a UK MSc RICS accredited course. I’m guessing these texts would be used by undergraduate students too. Before beginning a course, it might be helpful to take a look, and see if the subject matter is something you feel capable or interested in tackling. Check your local library, or where possible, follow the link to the Amazon.co.uk page for that book. Some of the Amazon pages have a ‘look inside’ feature. Remember, there may be a newer edition available, these are just listed here to give a general idea to readers.
Module: Buildings in Use
Essential Texts
Foster, J.S. and Greeno R. (2006) Structure and Fabric Part 1, 6th Edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Recommended Texts:
Osbourn, R. and Greeno, R. (2007) Introduction to Building, 4th Edition.Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Module: Valuation and Investment Appraisal
No distinction between essential and recommended texts.
Isaac, D. (2011) Property Investment, 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Module: Planning Development
Essential Texts:
Gilg A. (2005) Planning in Britain: Understanding and Evaluating the Post-War System. London: Sage.
Recommended Texts:
Havard T. (2008) Contemporary Property Development, 2nd Ed. London: RIBA Enterprises.
Module: Property Law
Essential Texts
Wood, D., Chynoweth, P. Adshead, J. and Mason J., (2011) Law and the Built Environment, 2nd ed. London: Wiley-Blackwell, London.
Moran, A. (2007) Commercial Property Law. Exeter: Law Matters.
Recommended Texts:
Stroud, A. (2013) Making Sense of Land Law, 4th Ed. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Wilkie, M. (2013) Landlord and Tenant Law, 6th Ed. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Smith, R. (2004) Case In Point: Estate Agency. London: R.I.C.S. (No link found)