Retrain as a Residential Property Surveyor

Here at Sava, our Level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying Valuation has been shaping new and exciting property careers since 2014.
We specialise in equipping people with the skills, confidence, and professional recognition to thrive in the residential surveying profession – where you’ll use your detective skills to inspect people’s homes for issues and defects, carrying out condition surveys and valuations for homebuyers, owners and housing providers.
We are the sole provider of the UK’s leading degree-alternative pathway into residential surveying, offering a direct route to Associate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). To date, the Sava diploma has enabled over 900 graduates to launch rewarding new careers, opening doors to people from a variety of backgrounds through an accessible and inclusive qualification.

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Retraining opportunity

Sava’s surveying diploma is an industry-recognised, career-change qualification, enabling those with a passion for property the opportunity to enter the residential surveying profession – without spending 3 – 5 years at university.
Our diploma is delivered part-time through a mix of face-to-face, virtual and online learning, and our learners can expect to qualify in as little as 24 months.
We train people from all walks of life – from former teachers and police officers to estate agents and ex-Armed Forces personnel – with most of our learners studying alongside their work and family commitments.

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Why train with Sava?

  • 98% of our graduates recommend us
  • Qualify in a fraction of the time it takes to complete a university degree
  • Part-time learning focused on residential property
  • 95% graduate employment rate – the diploma is sought after by UK surveying firms
  • £60,000 average salary after two years
  • The diploma is approved for direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • Expert trainers and a dedicated learner support team to help you progress
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What do others say about the Sava diploma?

“I needed a course that was vocational and focused specifically on residential property, something that would lead me into a career. And that’s what Sava gave me… A fantastic course. Some excellent tutors and a great way to get into the surveying industry.”
– Christopher Moran, Sava graduate a former police detective
“The Sava diploma has offered me a completely different way of life. It almost doesn’t feel like a job.” – Michael Thompson, Sava graduate and former construction manager

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    Emily Jane

    Andy’s support and coaching this year has been unparalleled. As a Blue Light Leaver, and during a particularly challenging time in my life, Andy has gone the extra mile to provide me with guidance and encouragement. He is genuinely the most compassionate, sincere, and industrious individual you could ever encounter. I’m deeply appreciative of all that Andy has accomplished for me, and I consider myself privileged to now call him a friend.
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    Lynne

    I have just been offered my first non-police interview for a job since leaving the police service. Thank you Andy for all the advice to get me to this point!
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    Anonymous

    On Sunday 12th March I retired after 32 years service with West Midlands Police. Today I started a new position as Loss Prevention Analyst with GXO Logistics. I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum and this group for the massive support in obtaining a new role. The advice personally given by Andy, the podcasts and people who I have contacted through this group who have genuinely wanted to help and support. I can only recommend that anybody changing career or finishing their police career listen to the words of advice, don’t be afraid to contact people, ask for help. Even though some of us are no longer service we are still a family. Thank you BLL and especially Andy.
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    Jo M

    As someone who left the police and was beaten down with little-to-no confidence and having been rejected for even simple roles, I was at my lowest point. Andy and The Academy sessions have really helped with my CV, my self-confidence and much more, and I’ve now secured a new job I never thought I would have. The sessions are invaluable, and you can rewatch them at any time, and they give you the chance to interact with the guests and ask questions suitable to your own circumstances. I cannot rate The Academy sessions and Andy himself highly enough, for the support throughout, and the confidence the sessions have given me to be myself again and I’ll be eternally grateful for his help and support throughout. Thank you!
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    Anonymous member

    Morning all. I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Andy Labrum and this whole group for giving me the support to have the courage to start my journey in leaving the job I once loved. 19 years all on response and I’ve had enough. For the sake of my own health and my family, I’ve applied for a role in local government. Strange feeling to apply for something out of the job and even if I don’t get any further, it’s the first step to hopefully a new career and life. Good luck to you all who are in a similar position and I wish you all the very best in your endeavours
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    Claire

    I was genuinely overwhelmed when I received that phone call to say I’d got the job and the feedback was amazing. Such a confidence boost! Andy’s advice and support does not end once you get the job offer! Never underestimate your worth!
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    Tim C

    Realising from the many others involved in the academy & Blue Light Leavers contemplating or having done similar that there was ‘life outside the job’ was a massive confidence boost
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    Claire

    I was genuinely overwhelmed when I received that phone call to say I’d got the job and the feedback was amazing. Such a confidence boost! Andy’s advice and support does not end once you get the job offer! Never underestimate your worth!
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    Blue Light Leavers

    I have delayed writing this post until today, as today I started my new job. I retired in Dec 2016 as a Detective with West Midlands Police and since Spring 2017 I have been working as a Seasonal Immigration Officer at Birmingham Airport. This work came to a halt in March 2020 due to the pandemic. I took the opportunity during lockdown to think about a change of employment. After reading this site I sought advice from Charlotte Eve of CK Futures Ltd and she compiled a CV for me. I did this as I wanted an independent professional to assess my skills and draft them in the correct way, as I have a tendency to undersell myself! Whilst searching for a role I wanted a specific type of employment and I am now working for the Disclosure and Barring Service. I would like to thank Andy for this site which has been very informative and for signposting me to Charlotte Eve CK Futures. Employment prospects are challenging and it’s worth investing in yourself to achieve what you want. Thanks again Andy and Charlotte.
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