Welcome to RICS

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

Q4 2024 Global Performance Report

Read our latest highlights and continued progress in many areas, including standards development, member engagement, and supporting a diverse next gen

Global Members Committee Member and UK & Ireland World Regional Board Chair

We are now recruiting for the dual role of GMC Member and UKI WRB Chair.

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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Membership renewals are overdue for 2025

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News & Insights

UK commercial property signals early recovery but NI and Trump tariffs raise uncertainty

UK Commercial Property market shows early signs of recovery but NI rise and Trump tariffs create pressure and uncertainty

The UK’s whole life carbon ecosystem: a framework for decarbonising the built environment

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed four industry initiatives designed to measure, regulate, limit and track whole life carbon in the UK built environment.

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Commercial property outlook 2025: will the recovery across commercial real estate markets gain tract

Following the release of the RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor, a recent webinar looked at the outlook for commercial property in 2025 across the UK, German, the Gulf and US markets.

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Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of fire safety.

AI in surveying: have your say and shape the future

RICS’ Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) consultation deadline is fast approaching on 29 April 2025. This is the 1st edition of a new professional global standard. An important moment for the profession to address potential challenges and shape how AI will be integrated into surveying

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - April 2025

The surveying profession is changing. I have talked at length with members about the evolving demands of their day-to-day work, and the skills needed to respond to them.

RICS releases professional standard for licensed leisure properties

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has created a professional standard for licensed leisure properties.

Protect the profession: shape the financial crime standard

The global fight against financial crime is evolving rapidly, driven by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Meet the new members of the Asia Pacific WRB

We are delighted to announce three new members to the Asia Pacific World Regional Board: Ram Chandnani MRICS, as Chair of the South Asia Regional Board; Ada Fung FRICS, as Chair of the Hong Kong Regional Advisory Board; and Xie Ying as a World Regional Board Member, representing China.

UK house prices broadly flat amidst global and domestic uncertainty

UK house prices broadly flat whilst gap between lettings supply and demand continues to grow amongst global and domestic uncertainty.

Australian Opposition commits to reducing construction sector pressures

Leader of the Opposition, The Hon Peter Dutton MP, has just handed down the federal budget in reply.

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).

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Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

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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

Designated Professional Body Scheme for General Insurance Distribution Activities Workshop (UK)

• 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Client Money Workshop

• 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (Sub-Saharan Africa)

• 600 hours formal CPD • Online

From R45000

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in Arbitration

• 420 hours formal CPD • Online

£3780

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (MENA)

• 600 hours formal CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From د.إ22725

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate - MENA

• 26 Hours CPD • Online

From د.إ13000

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Networking - Matrics Mix at BrewDog

Thu 24 Apr 2025 • 17:00 - 20:00 BST • Brewdog Edinburgh, 50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9BY

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Cornwall: Networking - Spring Social

Thu 24 Apr 2025 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • Skinners Brewery, Newham Rd, Truro TR1 2DP

£5

Networking

RICS Matrics Nottingham: Networking - Crazy Golf at Golf Fang

Thu 24 Apr 2025 • 18:00 - 22:00 BST • Golf Fang Nottingham, 157 Huntingdon St, Nottingham, NG1 3NL

£12.50

Seminar

RICS Seminar in Hong Kong ‘Geo-intelligence in Low Altitude Economy Development’

Thu 24 Apr 2025 • 19:00 - 20:30 HKT • 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • 7/F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR

$50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Leeds: Networking - Wellness Morning

Sun 27 Apr 2025 • 10:45 - 13:15 BST • Maure Studios, Second Floor, 10a Boroughgate, Otley, LS21 3AL

£15

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