I had originally stubbled upon SAVA when i was searching for paths on how to become a building surveyor. I had found SAVA via Google, and then did some research into feedback, and other platforms such as their Youtube page, and after watching all of their videos and testimoniels i had decided to go ahead with it.Having not wanting to go to university for a labourious 5 year course with fees circa £35k within London, and not interested in this route whatsoever, as I wanted hands on experience, rather than just textbook learning. My background prodominetly was finance, working as a trader selling stocks and shares, then transitioning into the property world, initially as a estate agent. After working as an estate agent for 5 years, i decided a change was needed, not just financially but a lifestyle one, and a professional one too.I had started SAVA in May 2024, and had completed the course in November 2025, and then qualifying via RICS in January 2026. So, if you have dedictation and wish to exceed ina timely manner it is very possible, but do not it is a lot of information to take in and learn. I would highly recommend SAVA course, it is a much quicker route to becoming qualified, as oppossed to doing university for a 5 year course and finishing with 0 experience, the SAVA route allows you have experience from the get go, it depends on what level you put into it. I personally did not use the SAVA team that much, mainly to opt for my test certificates, and ABBE certificates etc, but the communication was open and fluid, especially from Sharon Abery and Georgina Gibson.
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Sava has more than 40 years of experience supporting the UK’s housing sector with education, software and strategic support to tackle skills challenges and meet energy and sustainability objectives.
Sava is currently the leading provider of vocational residential surveyor training, enabling career changers to enter a new and exciting profession without the needs for a degree or other prior qualifications. The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation offers an accessible route into surveying that is also approved for direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).See more
