Welcome to RICS

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

Global Quarterly Reporting

Read the latest Q1 2024 Report.

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Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) for the built environment

Learn about the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and why it is key to reducing whole life emissions across the built environment.

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Sector Standards

Log your CPD

Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

Join an RICS Board, Committee or Engagement Group

Annual Review 2023

Download and read the 2023 annual reports

Governance Report

Remuneration Report

Standards and Regulation Board Report

Report and Financial Statements

2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Surveyors House at RICS Westminster

Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or a special celebration, RICS provides a prestigious setting that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

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News & Insights

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

‘Shaping the Future’ member engagement events – insights and next steps

Throughout May and June representatives from the UK Regional Boards, RICS leadership and market teams co-hosted a series of member engagement events in partnership with UK regional boards in Northern Ireland, North East, Yorkshire & Humber, North West and Midlands

Technology and Innovation Weekly Digest

This week we’ll look at how Grosvenor Property UK, Zillow, Switchee, BlackRock, and the UAE Ministry of Energy are improving operations through the use of technology, investments, and green efforts.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

Financing net zero neighbourhoods in the UK: An integrated approach

How can we finance the retrofit of over 29 million homes in the UK? In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed 3Ci’s ‘Net Zero Neighbourhoods’ initiative and the advantages to place-based investment.

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RICS Residential Property Monitor - June 2024

Post-election bounce sees UK set for rise in housing market optimism

Optimising Infrastructure Construction Project Management

Andrew Knight interviews Jarkko Hämäläinen, Pasi Joensuu, and Olli Planting from Infrakit. They discuss their innovative approach of a vendor neutral platform common data environment to optimise infrastructure projects by connecting BIM, surveying, and site data.

Fire safety

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

RICS Response to Rachel Reeves' Speech

Labour’s ambitions are bold, but by pulling the right policy levers, they can be achievable. Delivering 1.5 million homes over a five-year period will be no easy feat.

Social Sustainability in Real Estate for lasting impact

Advancing social sustainability in real estate is crucial for building resilient and inclusive communities.

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RICS 2024 UK Election Result - Comment

As Labour prepare to appoint ministers in the coming days, and look to department structures, it’s vital that they bestow an urgency to translate the plethora of promises made over the last five weeks into sound and workable policy.

UK General Election – a new government for the built and natural environment

The 2024 General Election has seen the Labour Party return to UK Government for the first time in 14 years.

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

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

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives

• 13 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £325

+ VAT

Webinar

Residential Property Defects

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £195

+ VAT

Web Class

Commercial Landlord and Tenant: Rent Review and Lease Renewals - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £165

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Valuer Registration: Red Book Compliance

• 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

APC Supervisor and Counsellor Guide - two-part series

• 3.0 hours formal CPD • Online

From £98

+ VAT

Webinar

Global Red Book Standards 2024: Consultation Webinar on Proposed Changes

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Matrics London How Will AI Affect the Real Estate Industry: Generative AI and it applicability

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Webinar

RICS Matrics Brighton: Webinar - APC Support with Jon Lever

• Online

Free

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 4 hours CPD • Online

Free

Matrics

RICS Matrics Norfolk and Suffolk: Site visit to City College Norwich Construction Skills Centre

Thu 18 Jul 2024 • 12:45 - 14:15 BST • MJS Projects Site, City College, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ

Webinar

UK & Ireland Preparing for the New Procurement Act Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

Web Class

Business / Soft Skills Competency Demonstration - 2-Part Webinar Series

• 3.0 Formal Hours CPD • Online

From £98

+ VAT

RICS Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024

The AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the President and Chair of the RICS Governing Council Tina Paillet FRICS, and CEO Justin Young with an update on RICS performance and activities.

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