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RICS Announces Three New Members of the APAC World Regional Board

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce three new members joining the RICS APAC World Regional Board - Ada Fung, Amy Xie, and Ram Chandnani MRICS.

RICS Announces Regional Advisory Board for China Market

After a rigorous selection process, we are pleased to announce Mr Chiu Kam-Kuen will be chairing the RICS Regional Advisory Board for China market, and Mr Gu Jian-Ping will be the Co-Optee of the Board.

Australian Treasurer Leaves Door Open For Licensing Reform To Boost Productivity In Construction

Australian Treasurer, The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP has just handed down the federal budget in what is likely to be the final major step before the federal election is called in the next few weeks.

RICS chartered quantity surveyors making a positive difference in Australia and around the world

We asked one of RICS’s most dynamic quantity surveyors in Australia, Lewis Skittrall FRICS, Commercial Manager at Sarah Constructions in Adelaide, to take time out of his busy schedule to share his views on RICS, what it represents and why it’s important in the Australian context.

RICS response to the Hong Kong Budget 2025-2026

RICS welcomes the Hong Kong Budget 2025-26, which outlines a comprehensive plan to address fiscal challenges and promote sustainable economic growth.

Victorian Building Buyer Protections Bill Announced

The Victorian government has introduced new buyer protections legislation (Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025) (the Bill) for the building sector into parliament this week.

Shaping the built environment: Insights and perspectives from Bill Jones FRICS

Bill Jones is a second-generation Chartered Surveyor. At the age of 14, he started joining an uncle on property surveys and inspections for Jones & Chapman (a firm of Chartered Surveyors in the North of England).

Enhancing Hong Kong's building regulations: Insights from Francis Lam Ka-Fai MRICS

Francis Lam Ka-Fai MRICS, immediate past president of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), shares insight on how Hong Kong can benefit from adopting aspects of the UK's building regulations, highlighting the role of chartered surveyors in this transformative process.

‘Adopting a global perspective is necessary in the new millennium’: Meet Allan Soo MRICS

Backed by over 40 years of experience in the commercial and residential sectors of the real estate industry, Allan Soo MRICS has worked across several major regions.

The evolving view of real estate & property valuation in Malaysia: A professional perspective

This article explores the views of Malaysian professionals, like Justin Chee, on the role of RICS qualifications, standards, and the profession’s future outlook.

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.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.