Guidance

Returning surveyors programme

The returning surveyors programme aims to support chartered surveyors back into the profession.

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This document provides information about the Valuation Office’s ‘return to work’ programme for chartered surveyors who have had time away from the profession.

If you have any questions about the programme, please email email returningsurveyorsprogrammevo@hmrc.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 17 February 2026
Last updated 46 May 2026 + show all updates
  1. Updated the Welsh translation for the 2026 requirements.

  2. We have updated the page to reflect the requirements of the surveying returners' programme in 2026.

  3. Added Welsh translation.

  4. First published.

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