Welcome to RICS

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

UK&I Telecoms Conference

Our annual UK&I Telecoms Conference once again offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain unrivalled insight into the sector’s latest developments

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.

Useful Links

Find a surveyor

Log your CPD

Quantity surveying and construction standards

Assessment platform

RICS valuation global standards (Red Book)

Rules of conduct

Reporting concerns

Join an RICS board, committee or engagement group

RICS consumer guides

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

Find a surveyor for your needs

Connect with 40,000+ surveying firms to help manage with your surveying needs. Get access to a range of guidance and information, and consumer guides.

News & Insights

RICS opens Riyadh office to strengthen professional standards and skills in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the opening of an office in Riyadh, strengthening its support for its membership in the Kingdom, which has more than doubled to almost 2,500 in the past four years.

New members appointed to RICS Regional Boards across the UK and Ireland

We are pleased to announce the appointment of new members to several RICS Regional Boards across the UK and Ireland.

Winners of RICS New Zealand Awards 2026: celebrating the best of the built and natural environments

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have announced the winning teams and individuals of the 2026 Awards that are being celebrated for their contribution to shaping the future of the built and natural environments in New Zealand.

Expert Evidence in Construction Arbitration Webinar

Drawing on their extensive experience, the panel explores how expert evidence can be managed more effectively to improve outcomes, control costs and enhance procedural efficiency.

The journey to becoming a surveyor

We’re building a new journey to become a surveyor, and we want to keep you updated.

Pathway to ADR Webinar Series: Catch-Up

Catch up on the first Pathway to Dispute Resolution webinar - Dispute Resolution Essentials.

Survey of the Profession Highlights August 2026

Our latest Survey of the Profession shares insights from across RICS' global membership.

Housing market edges towards stability as rent expectations rise

The housing market showed further signs of stabilisation in August, with buyer demand and agreed sales moving away from recent lows. However, both indicators remained negative, whilst interest rate uncertainty continued to weigh on prospects of recovery.

Upholding standards and professionalism: SRB's Q3 update

As we move through the year's third quarter, I want to update members and stakeholders on the work the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB) has been doing to uphold standards across the profession, and what's coming as we head towards the end of the year.

Engaging with the Australian local government sector

It was a privilege for RICS to be able to take part in the recent Australian Local Government Association’s Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress on 24–26 August.

RICS at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026: Exploring digital innovation and construction's future

From AI and digital twins to data-driven risk management and building safety, these sessions will provide practical insights, expert perspectives and real-world examples to help you navigate change, manage risk and build more resilient outcomes.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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)

Quantity surveying and construction standards

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.

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Upcoming Training and Events

Conference

Global Building Conservation Conference 2026

• 6.5 hours structured CPD • Online

From £135

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS in Exeter - Autumn surveyors legal update

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 07:30 - 10:00 BST • 2 hours structured CPD • Ashfords LLP, Ashford House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, EX1 3LH

From £15

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS in South West – Bournemouth update

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 09:30 - 12:00 BST • 2 hours structured CPD • Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EL

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Tayside and Fife: Candidate Support - Scottish Property Hot Topics & APC Top Tips

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

Sydney: North West Treatment Hub Site Tour

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 15:00 - 16:00 AEDT • 108b Bandon Road Vineyard, NSW 2765

From $20

+ GST

Networking

Wellington: Te Rua Archives Site Tour

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 16:00 - 17:00 AEST • Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga, 2 Aitken Street, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Surrey: Networking - September Social

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 17:30 - 21:00 BST • The Britannia, 9 Millmead, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BE

£5

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Gloucestershire: Networking - Meet the Committee

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 17:30 - 20:30 BST • The Bottle of Sauce, St James Hotel, 7 Ambrose St, Cheltenham, GL50 3LH

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Networking - Matrics X RE: Futures - Padel NET-working

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • 1 New Park Square, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9GR

Networking

RICS in Scotland: Glasgow - Site Visit: Reknitting Strathclyde - Transforming Two Buildings into One

Thu 24 Sep 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • University of Strathclyde, TL MD 565 - Teaching & Learning Building, Mary Duncan Wing room 565, 49 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XU

Free