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RICS Annual Review 2025

2025 was a pivotal year for RICS. Discover how we’re building a more member‑centric, experience‑led organisation, for the benefit of the profession and wider industry.

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

News & Insights

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

Meet the new Chair of the European World Regional Board & Member of the Global Members Committee

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan De Goeij MRICS as Chair of the European World Regional Board (EWRB) and as a Member of the Global Members Committee (GMC).

Australia: Opposition Leader Delivers Budget Reply Speech

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Angus Taylor MP, has delivered the budget reply speech overnight outlining a significant reform agenda.

RICS responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, introducing what many regard as the most significant change to commercial rent review provisions in decades and it’s one that will have an impact on RICS members working in this arena.

Building Safety Act information centre

Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

Higher mortgage rates continue to dampen UK residential buyer demand

The April 2026 RICS UK Residential Market Survey points to a subdued housing market, with higher mortgage rates and wider geopolitical uncertainty continuing to weigh on buyer demand and sales activity. Forward-looking indicators suggest muted conditions are likely to persist over the coming months.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Aspiring Sheffield surveyor discusses finding employers, supporting new talent, and UKREiiF

Joshua Berry, a third-year quantity surveying student at Sheffield Hallam, is preparing to attend UKREiiF as a guest of RICS.

Spotlighting the transformation of the Core Valley Lines into the CVL Metro

At this year’s RICS Wales Conference, Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Transport for Wales (TfW), and Wayne Brigden, Business Director at Amey, will join together to tell the story of the transformation of the Core Valley Lines into the CVL Metro.

The Future of ADR - Changing Culture and Attitudes

In this piece, I explore political and social factors which are changing the way people, businesses and even governments think about ADR and its socio-economic value.

King’s Speech 2026 keeps the built and natural environment centre of government’s agenda

The King’s Speech 2026 marks the second under the Labour government, with 29 bills and draft bills announced, as well as 8 carry-over bills from the last parliamentary session.

RICS welcomes new Welsh Government and First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth

RICS congratulates Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru on their election victory in Wales, marking a significant political moment as the party prepares to lead the Welsh Government.

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

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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

DRS Training Courses

Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives

• 13 hours structured CPD • Online

From £325

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Adjudication Competencies Programme for RICS Panellists

Wed 20 May 2026 - Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00 BST • 24 Hours Formal CPD • Adjudication • RICS UK Offices

From £395

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Adjudication Competencies Programme

Wed 20 May 2026 - Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00 BST • 24 hours structured CPD • Adjudication • RICS UK Offices

From £425

+ VAT

Seminar

Understanding Cold-Applied Liquid Waterproofing Membranes with PMMA Technology

Wed 20 May 2026 • 12:30 - 14:00 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • RICS Wales Office, Creative Quarter, 8a Morgan Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF

Networking

RICS in Qatar: Using AI Responsibly – With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Wed 20 May 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 GST • 2 hours structured CPD • Oryx University, Building 71, Al Amir Street, Street 251, Zone 55, Fereej Al Soudan, Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar

Webinar

Global low-carbon construction methods: optimising materials, design and build webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Webinar

Europe France "immobilier durable: comment s’y retrouver dans la vague réglementaire?" webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Webinar

Client Money Workshop

• 2.5 hours structured CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

What Does It Mean to Be Regulated by RICS?

• 2 hours structured CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

MEA KSA Construction in the age of AI: professional judgement, governance and risk webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

RICS Matrics Newcastle: Networking - Golf Day

Thu 21 May 2026 • 16:00 - 20:30 BST • Ramside Hall Golf Club, Ramside View, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD

£27.75

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Kent: Networking - Padel Event

Thu 21 May 2026 • 17:00 - 19:00 BST • Square One Padel - Unit 3, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4TU

£5

+ VAT

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