Chartered surveyors invited to apply for Residential Property Tribunal roles after JAC announces selection exercise
The Judicial Appointments Commission will start recruiting Valuer Chairs and Tribunal Members in January 2027, with a pre‑application webinar on 9 December 2026 for eligible candidates.
Incident → evidence → outcomeThe Judicial Appointments Commission said it will begin a selection exercise in January 2027 to recruit Valuer Chairs and members of the First‑tier Tribunal, Residential Property Tribunal, as reported by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary. The announcement includes a pre‑application seminar scheduled for Wednesday 9 December 2026, running from 5 pm to 6 pm on Microsoft Teams.
Eligibility and target groups
The Judicial Office clarified that the roles are open only to chartered surveyors who hold membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, either as MRICS or FRICS. The call for applications explicitly welcomes candidates from under‑represented groups, naming women, ethnic‑minority professionals, disabled applicants and solicitors as priority groups. Training will be provided to all successful appointees, ensuring they can fulfil tribunal duties without prior judicial experience.
How to join the pre‑application seminar
The online seminar will be hosted by the Judicial Office via Microsoft Teams. Participants can register through the event webpage linked in the original announcement. For any questions before the session, the Judicial Office invites applicants to email JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk, using the subject line “Question for Valuers Panel”. The email address will also receive early queries that the panel may address during the Q&A segment.
“"The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up‑to‑date guidance and advice on the JAC’s selection process," the Judicial Appointments Commission said.”
Panel members for the seminar include Siobhan McGrath, Chamber President, and Vernon Ward, Regional Surveyor for the Midlands Region and former Valuer Chair, alongside a serving Valuer Member. Their combined experience will give prospective candidates insight into the responsibilities of tribunal service and the expectations of the selection board.
Questions this report answers
01When does the Judicial Appointments Commission start recruiting for the tribunal?
The recruitment campaign begins in January 2027, as announced by the Judicial Appointments Commission. This timing gives applicants several months after the December 2026 seminar to prepare and submit their applications.
02Who is eligible to apply for the Valuer Chair and Tribunal Member positions?
Eligibility is restricted to chartered surveyors who are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, holding MRICS or FRICS status. The JAC also encourages applications from women, ethnic‑minority candidates, disabled professionals and solicitors.
03How can I attend the pre‑application seminar on 9 December?
The seminar is held online via Microsoft Teams on 9 December 2026, 5 pm‑6 pm. Registration is available on the event webpage, and any queries can be sent to JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk before the session.
04What support does the JAC offer to under‑represented applicants?
The JAC highlights that training will be provided for all appointed members, and it specifically welcomes applications from under‑represented groups. This approach aims to broaden diversity within the Residential Property Tribunal while ensuring new members receive the skills they need.
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