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Around 66% of global wealth is stored in real estate, a staggering $379.7 trillion at the end of 2022, demonstrating that global property remains a significant store of wealth.

In the highly liquid Middle East, real estate is massively important, and a prime investment vehicle.  Many countries have developed amazing real estate projects, second to none in the world.

Most Middle Eastern markets rely on attracting foreign direct investment and they have realised the need for highly trained and qualified real estate professionals to lease, sell and value this sophisticated property offer.

Real Estate Training

We offer bespoke, in-house real estate training to government institutions, major organisations, real estate firms, and individual candidates.

Many real estate workers realise the need for an international qualification, showing knowledge and experience of international best practice, international standards and internationally accepted valuation methods, as well as knowledge of related laws and regulations.

Real Estate is our life blood – with over 60 years of combined experience in different regions, QRE is the best choice for professional training.  Our principals are Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) members, practicing in Middle Eastern markets.

We have considerable experience of delivering Real Estate and Valuation training to corporate clients and individuals.

We have also successfully mentored many RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) candidates at Associate, MRICS and Senior Professional Pathways.

Our Principals have been RICS APC assessors for many years, assessing written submissions and interviewing APC candidates and therefore have an insight on essential inputs for success.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Qualifications

As a globally recognised professional body, everything the RICS does is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

They establish and enforce standards for valuing, operating, and developing many types of real estate.

The RICS is one of the world's leading professional bodies for qualifications and standards established in 1868. RICS has offices all over the world, and 134,000 accredited professionals worldwide, who adhere to the quality and ethical standards.

RICS is a professional qualification of the same standing as a lawyer or accountant, and they welcome new members and property professionals. Their membership options can be seen at https://www.rics.org/surveyor-careers/how-to-become-a-surveyor

RICS Membership

There are various membership pathways shown on the website, but these all culminate in the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), which includes a written submission outlining experience and case studies. 

To apply for the APC, a personal statement is needed outlining experience and also a Counsellor, who is an experienced RICS Member, to provide guidance and assistance with the application. 

We have courses designed for real estate novices through to seasoned property professionals at board level. Some of our most popular courses are the Introduction to Real Estate and Valuation Fundamentals for non-valuers. These aim to provide new participants in the real estate market with a good understanding of market dynamics and how value is created and measured.  

The Assessment of Professional Competence ensures that RICS candidates meet the highest standards of professionalism and are competent to practice. Candidates must show their experience and demonstrate their professional and technical abilities, as well as relevant interpersonal, business and management skills. 

Founder of QRE and Head of Valuation at Capstone Property. 40+ years' experience in valuation and consultancy in Qatar, UAE and Europe. Dedicated to mentoring candidates to APC success.

Adrian is a highly qualified and regarded Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer who has been based in the Middle East for 18 years; 5 years in the UAE and the last 13 years working in Qatar. 

He has been an RICS APC assessor for 8 years and has interviewed many candidates and has successfully acted as counsellor for numerous RICS APC applicants.

He is Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Qatar Market Advisory Board and represents the RICS at high level with governments, ministries and major companies. He has been assisting the Qatari authorities with its market regulation project for the last 5 years.

Adrian has worked at Country Director level for international consultancies including Colliers International, Savills, Knight Frank and Chestertons in the Gulf region.

His international expertise in the Middle East, UK and EU is recognised in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, retail, residential, offices, logistics, hospitality, master developments.

He has been involved in estate agency, brokerage and valuation in the UK, UAE and Qatar for 40 years and promotes international standards and best practice in these markets.

He is active in the Qatar market, valuing all asset classes of real estate and has in depth market knowledge and he understands the issues with the lack of transparency and its effect on the valuation process. He is often invited to speak on market regulation and the benefits of international real estate standards.

After 18 years working in Professional practice as a Commercial Real Estate Valuer in Leeds, Fiona took up her current post as a Lecturer in Real Estate at Aberdeen University in 2018.  She  remains strongly committed to the RICS; as a long standing RICS Assessor, Chairperson and Auditor for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and in 2024 she was appointed as one of the nine RICS Global Principal Assessors.  

The role provides insight to entry and assessment policy; developing and delivering assessor training for the next generation of RICS assessors, including standardisation requirements and events; and facilitating debate and discussion within the assessor community to support best practice. As subject matter experts for pathways to assessment, Principal Assessors will also have a key role in the RICS entry and assessments review process.

After mentoring many graduates during her time in practice, she aims to  develop courses that bridge the gap between academic and professional practice and allow students to apply theory and methodology effectively.  Fiona  continues to mentor APC candidates  often  presenting at MATRICS events (a sub section of RICS for graduates) as they begin their Assessment of Professional competence (APC) to become Chartered Surveyors.

MRICS Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Adrian Camps for his exceptional guidance and unwavering support throughout my journey toward the AssocRICS assessment. His mentorship has been instrumental in developing my technical knowledge, professional skills, and understanding of RICS standards and best practices.

His patience and encouragement, has given me the confidence to progress with this important professional milestone.

I am truly thankful for fostering a learning environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. His commitment to my development has been a key driver in my readiness to proceed with the AssocRICS assessment.

I am deeply grateful to Mr. Adrian Camps, a distinguished senior professional of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK, whose guidance was instrumental in the journey to obtain RICS membership. His mentorship, unwavering support, and expert insights provided clarity and confidence at every stage of the process. He is not only a respected leader in the profession but also a true mentor to many. His commitment to uplifting others within the RICS community is truly commendable.  

Navigating the RICS Associate application can be a complex process, but thanks to QRE (Qatar Real Estate Academy), it was a well-supported journey. Their expert and comprehensive guidance, coupled with dedicated mentoring at every single stage, gave me the confidence and clarity needed for a successful outcome. I am immensely grateful for their exceptional support!  

The support I received from Qatar Real Estate Academy was absolutely instrumental in my success. Their targeted guidance, expert mentoring, and in-depth understanding of the RICS APC process gave me the confidence and clarity I needed to pass the assessment. The structured approach, real-world case studies, and continuous feedback made all the difference. I highly recommend QREA to anyone serious about achieving RICS accreditation. 

The APC process is quite complex to navigate without help and the submissions and interview are quite daunting. Qatar Real Estate Academy provided guidance at all stages of the process and their advice and assistance was invaluable to me.  

Their support and feedback gave me confidence to produce high quality submissions and I felt well prepared for the APC interview.