ALTMARKT RESOURCES
Estate planning resources for schools, healthcare and public sector estates
Practical guidance, building survey advice, funding updates and public sector property resources for organisations making estate decisions.
Guidance for better estate decisions
AltMarkt’s resources are written to help clients understand estate priorities, ask better questions and make informed decisions before committing time, budget or capital funding.
Whether you are reviewing building condition, preparing a funding case, planning future investment or considering decarbonisation, these articles support the same practical approach used across our consultancy work.
BROWSE BY TOPIC
Resources by estate priority
Building & Compliance Resources
Building survey advice and practical guidance on condition, estate risk, surveying and maintaining safe, effective public sector buildings.
Estate Planning Resources
Guidance on estate strategy, asset management, prioritisation, school estate guidance and long-term public estate planning.
Funding & Capital Planning Resources
Articles on capital funding, investment planning, business cases, funding readiness and the evidence needed to support estate priorities.
Sustainability & Decarbonisation Resources
Practical advice on estate decarbonisation, energy performance, retrofit planning and responsible long-term building improvement.
HOW TO USE THESE RESOURCES
From useful guidance to practical next steps
Good estate decisions usually start with a clear question. What condition is the estate in? Which risks need attention first? What evidence is needed for funding? How should limited capital be prioritised? What improvement route is practical for the organisation?
The articles in this section are designed to help schools, academy trusts, healthcare organisations and public sector clients understand those questions before moving into more detailed support such as Estate Strategy & Planning Services, Building Surveying Services, Capital Funding & Investment Planning Services or Sustainability & Decarbonisation Services.
Latest Articles
Recent guidance and practical insight from across AltMarkt’s resource library.
- Your CIF Bid wasn’t successful, what happens next?…
FUNDING & CAPITAL PLANNING RESOURCES Your CIF Bid Wasn’t Successful. What Happens Next? A practical guide for schools and trusts following the 2026/27 CIF outcomes, including how to review feedback, strengthen evidence and prepare for future funding opportunities. The announcement of Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) outcomes is always a significant moment for schools and trusts… Read more: Your CIF Bid wasn’t successful, what happens next?… - RICS regulated surveyors and why it matters
BUILDING & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES Understanding RICS-Regulated Surveyors Why RICS regulation matters when appointing a surveying or estates consultancy partner for your organisation. Why it matters for your organisation When appointing a consultant to support your estate, whether that is a school, academy trust, NHS facility or wider public sector organisation, it is natural to focus… Read more: RICS regulated surveyors and why it matters - What the New Education Estates Strategy Means for Schools and Trusts
FUNDING & CAPITAL PLANNING RESOURCES What the New Education Estates Strategy Means for Schools and Trusts The way school estates are funded, managed and improved is changing. The question for schools and trusts is whether their estate information, priorities and investment plans are ready. In February, the Department for Education published its Education Estates Strategy:… Read more: What the New Education Estates Strategy Means for Schools and Trusts - RICS AI Standard Now Mandatory: What It Means for Surveying Firms and Clients
BUILDING & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES RICS AI Standard Now Mandatory: What It Means for Surveying Firms and Clients The new RICS Professional Standard covering the responsible use of artificial intelligence became mandatory for RICS members and regulated firms on 9 March 2026. Here is what the standard requires and what it means for surveying practices and… Read more: RICS AI Standard Now Mandatory: What It Means for Surveying Firms and Clients - When The Rain Doesn’t Stop, Is Your Roof Ready?…
BUILDING & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES When the Rain Doesn’t Stop, Is Your Roof Ready? Protecting school and public sector estates from water ingress through proactive roof condition checks, planned maintenance and early intervention. Persistent rainfall reveals roof condition issues Persistent rainfall does not create roofing problems. It reveals them. Small defects that go unnoticed during dry… Read more: When The Rain Doesn’t Stop, Is Your Roof Ready?… - New Year, New Projects: 5-Year Estate Planning for Schools
ESTATE PLANNING RESOURCES 5-Year Estate Planning for Schools Made Easy A practical guide to help schools and trusts move away from reactive estate decisions and towards clearer, more confident long-term planning. Planning ahead for your school estate Whether you are planning for the next academic year or looking further ahead, a structured estate plan helps… Read more: New Year, New Projects: 5-Year Estate Planning for Schools - 2025… It’s a wrap!
INSIGHTS 2025… It’s a Wrap! Reflecting on a year of progress, partnerships and support for schools, trusts and public sector estates across the UK. 2025… It’s a Wrap! Reflecting on 2025, Thanking Our Clients and Looking Ahead! As 2025 draws to a close, we have taken a moment to reflect on what has been a… Read more: 2025… It’s a wrap! - How To Assess Your Schools Building Needs Over The Holidays
BUILDING & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES How to Assess Your School’s Building Needs Over the Holidays A practical guide to using quieter periods in the school calendar to review your estate, identify priorities and plan building improvements with greater confidence. Using quieter periods to understand your school estate School holidays provide one of the best opportunities to… Read more: How To Assess Your Schools Building Needs Over The Holidays - What is “Condition Improvement Funding” (CIF)?
FUNDING & CAPITAL PLANNING RESOURCES Condition Improvement Funding (CIF): A Complete Guide for Schools Everything schools, academies and smaller multi-academy trusts need to know about Condition Improvement Funding (CIF), including eligibility, funding priorities, application tips and how to improve the chances of success. What is Condition Improvement Funding (CIF)? Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) is a… Read more: What is “Condition Improvement Funding” (CIF)?
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