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As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

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Find out about your professional fees, how to renew your status, apply for one of our concessions and how to pay your renewal fee.

Q3 2025 Global Quarterly Report

Our latest report is now live.

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Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

RICS inaugurates president for 2026

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) inaugurated its 144th president, Nick Maclean OBE RD FRICS, on the evening of Thursday 22 January at RICS headquarters in Westminster.

RAAC: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

UK Influence and Advocacy Update January 2026

This update highlights our latest responses to government consultations, policy announcements and regulatory reform, alongside the launch of RICS’ devolved nation manifestos for Scotland and Wales.

RICS launches Wales Manifesto – Surveying our needs for the future of Wales

Ahead of this year’s Senedd election, RICS today launches its 2026 Wales manifesto (Maniffesto RICS Cymru 2026), urging the next Welsh Government to utilise the built and natural environment to drive a new era of economic growth and business confidence in Wales.

RICS President comments on UK Warm Homes Plan

The UK Government has announced its Warm Homes Plan, setting out how it will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform building stock into low-carbon homes that are fit for the future.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – January 2026

As we move into the new year, it’s a good time to reflect on our recent achievements and ready ourselves for what lies ahead. We have spent the last couple of years laying strong foundations that help our profession adapt and thrive.

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

HKMU Signs MoU with RICS to advance talent development in the real estate sector

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster talent development in the real estate industry.

The future of property valuation and the influence of E(SG) criteria for residential buildings

Shaping sustainable futures: RICS in Europe student competition

UK housing market finds its feet as confidence rebounds heading into 2026

The UK housing market remained soft at the end of 2025, but confidence is returning as expectations for sales and prices turn decisively more positive, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

RICS Middle East & Africa World Regional Board Welcomes New Members

The RICS Middle East & Africa World Regional Board (MEA WRB) is delighted to announce and introduce five new appointments.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

On 5th July 2021, the Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament. Here we answer Frequently Asked Questions.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

Webinar

RICS UK Awards 2026: How to write a good submission

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Training Course

External Wall System Assessment Training Programme

• 40 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£3364

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Surrey: Networking - Pizza Making Experience

Tue 27 Jan 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 GMT

£5

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Cornwall: Networking - New Years Social

Wed 28 Jan 2026 • 17:00 - 19:00 GMT • The Tapyard Riverside, Skinners Brewery, Newham Road, Truro, TR1 2DP

£5

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS in Oman - The Oman Engineering Consultancies Law – FDI & Omanisation considerations

Wed 28 Jan 2026 • 18:45 - 21:00 GST • 2.0 Hours Formal CPD • Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand, 111 Al Matar St, Muscat 128, Oman

Free

Networking

RICS in London: NELA - Red Book , Rating, and Regeneration

Wed 28 Jan 2026 • 19:00 - 21:00 GMT

£20

Webinar

Client Money Workshop

• 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Birmingham: Networking - The Implementation of AI in the Built Environment

Thu 29 Jan 2026 • 16:30 - 18:00 GMT • 1.0 Hours Informal CPD • RICS Birmingham, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Brighton: Networking - Pub Quiz

Thu 29 Jan 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 GMT • The Walrus, 10 Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AD

£10

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Event in Hong Kong 揭開犯太歲真相——八字中的『攝太歲』全新視角

Sat 31 Jan 2026 • 14:00 - 15:30 HKT • 29F, The Gateway, Tower 5, Harbour City, 15 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Shui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

From $50

+ VAT

Web Class

Global APC Preparing for your Final Assessment - 2 Part Web Class

• 3 hours formal CPD • Online

From £105

+ VAT

Web Class

Global Residential Property Defects - 4 Part Web Class

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £230

+ VAT

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