Welcome to RICS

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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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

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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Renew my membership

Find out about your professional fees, how to renew your status, apply for concessions and how to pay your renewal fees

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News & Insights

Mortgage Lending and the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy

In this discussion, Andrew Knight interviews Joe Webb from Kamma about the impact of technology and data on the mortgage lending sector, particularly related to climate sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Commercial real estate decarbonisation in China 2024

RICS, Cushman & Wakefield Vanke Service (CWVS) and Tongji University have collaborated to produce the White Paper: Commercial Real Estate Decarbonisation in China.

The Planet of Cities: the rise of a global urban population

Over almost nine centuries, we have embraced population growth, new technologies and the spread of trade and civilisation. We did this first by building, and then, regenerating, cities.

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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.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

Adequate Housing, Fair Rents and Affordability in Wales

The Welsh Government has launched its highly anticipated white paper on ‘Securing a path towards Adequate Housing, including Fair Rents and Affordability’.

RICS releases new global standard on property agency and management principles

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a new global standard titled 'Property Agency and Management Principles'.

Housing markets in 2024 and beyond: overcoming the sector’s ‘wicked’ problems

The delivery of adequate housing across all tenures is a challenge familiar to many markets around the world. In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from across Europe discussed the drivers and barriers to creating a more sustainable supply of housing.

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Receiving a referral on the way to chartership

‘Not a race to the finish line, but instead about getting to the start of a marathon’

The Future of Valuation with DCF

In this video discussion, Andrew Knight interviews Jeremy Handley from Forbury, focusing on the evolving role of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations in the property sector and the integration of technology in valuation practices.

RICS Response to Hong Kong 2024 Policy Address

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee announced his third policy address on 16 October, highlighting several areas of reforms to achieve prosperity.

RICS Announces Regional Advisory Board for Hong Kong

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce the composition of the RICS Hong Kong Regional Advisory Board, chaired by Mr. Lee Fong Chung MRICS.

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

Residential Property Defects

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £214.50

+ VAT

Web Class

APC Supervisor and Counsellor Guide - Two-Part Series

• 3.0 hours formal CPD • Online

From £98

+ VAT

Dispute Resolution

Diploma in Adjudication (South Africa)

• 255 hours formal CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From R43000

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Matrics South Wales: Candidate Support – Sessions

Thu 19 Sep 2024 - Thu 07 Nov 2024 • 13:00 - 14:00 BST • RICS Wales Office, 8a Creative Quarter, Morgans Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF

Online Expert Determination Training MENA

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

د.إ7000

+ VAT

Online Expert Determination Training

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£1450

+ VAT

Online Expert Determination Training SSA

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

R35255

+ VAT

Webinar

Global Eurocode 7 (2nd Generation) Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

Webinar

Construction Project Management - 3-Part Webinar Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

This resource is included when you have an active subscription to our Qualification Package.

Networking

RICS Matrics Aberdeen: Seminar - NEC Contracts

Wed 30 Oct 2024 • 16:00 - 17:00 GMT • Brodies LLP, Brodies House, 31-33 Union Grove, Aberdeen, AB10 6SD

Free

Conference

RICS in London: Breaking the Silence - A Party Wall Surveyor's Confessions

Wed 30 Oct 2024 • 19:00 - 21:00 BST • 2.0 Hours Formal CPD • Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, Forest Approach, Chingford, London E4 7AZ

£20

Webinar

RICS Matrics London: Webinar - Routes to becoming a Chartered Surveyor

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£5

+ VAT

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