Welcome to RICS

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

Q1 2025 Global Performance Report

This report covers RICS’ performance from January to March 2025

Fire Safety (Competency Module)

This module is available at no additional cost to the Qualification Package subscribers; it is also included in our CPD Support Pack.

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Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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RICS annual review 2024

A year of transformation for RICS. Read on to find out how we’re shaping an experience-led, member-centric organisation, driving positive change.

News & Insights

RICS CEO comments on UK Government leasehold reforms

RICS has responded to the UK Government's leasehold reforms announced this morning.

Sharing our achievements and ambitions at the RICS Annual General Meeting 2025

On Thursday 26 June, RICS held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Great George Street.

Fire safety

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

Planning for a liveable and resilient city

RICS recently caught up with Hugh Lim, Executive Director at the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), to explore Singapore’s approaches in shaping a resilient, liveable city that balances economic growth and sustainability targets.

RICS CEO comments on government's social housing plans

RICS CEO Justin Young commented on the UK Government’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

UK Influence and Advocacy Update - June 2025

As the built environment continues to take centre stage in the UK Government’s agenda, RICS has remained at the forefront

The role of adjudication in South African construction markets

As construction activity grows across South Africa and the wider region, so too does the likelihood of disputes. Delays, cost overruns, incomplete designs, and payment conflicts are increasingly common, often putting pressure on relationships, cashflow, and project delivery.

RICS releases digital risks in buildings paper

RICS: UK businesses risk sleepwalking into cyber attacks unless immediate preventative action is taken

Encouraging Victorian high school students to consider building (control) surveying

RICS was very pleased to join the Victorian Building Authority and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors at the Victorian Trade and Tech Fit Career Expo in 3 and 4 June to promote building (control) surveying as a fantastic career option to secondary school students from all walks of life.

RICS Scotland Conference 2025: Building Collaboration for the Future

On Thursday 12 June 2025, the RICS Scotland Conference convened at the University of Glasgow, within the prestigious Bute Hall under the theme “Collaborating for future success – working together to better the built environment”.

RICS launches new edition of its service charges in commercial property standard

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a second edition of its service charges in commercial property document. The document is mandatory for RICS-accredited professionals and represents a minimum level of expected compliance.

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

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Global Residential Property Defects - 4 Part Series

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £214.50

+ VAT

Web Class

Global Introduction to Whole Life Carbon Assessment - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Web Class

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

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Webinar

Global JCT Delivering Construction Projects - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Liverpool: Candidate Support - A Leisure Valuer’s View on the APC with Property Elite

• Online

Free

Webinar

Americas Update on Peru: From Rain to Resilience Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

Global Development Appraisals Method and Process - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Bristol: Networking - Interactive Golf Range Session

Thu 10 Jul 2025 • 15:45 - 17:00 BST • Bristol Golf Centre, Common Mead Ln, Hambrook, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS16 1QQ

£5

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Networking - Stockbridge Summer Social

Thu 10 Jul 2025 • 17:15 - 22:00 BST • The Neighbourhood Market, Portgower Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HQ

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics South Wales: Networking - Built Environment Summer BBQ

Thu 10 Jul 2025 • 18:00 - 22:00 BST • Brewhouse & Kitchen - Cardiff Sophia Cl, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HW

£5

+ VAT

Understanding the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

Fri 11 Jul 2025 • 17:00 - 19:00 HKT • 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • 4/F, Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR

Free

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