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The Bichard RICS Review

Lord Michael Bichard has published his independent Bichard RICS Review which was commissioned by the RICS Governing Council to review the Institution.

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Climbing the property ladder: house prices rise while rental demand takes a step back

The latest RICS Residential Survey for November 2024 reports a resilient UK housing market, with national house price growth continuing to strengthen and buyer demand maintaining an upward trend.

Managing Large Estates Using Data and Technology

In this video, Andrew Knight from RICS and Paul Wilson from Provelio discuss the impact of digital technology and data management on managing large property estates.

RICS Response to the Welsh Government's Budget

RICS welcomes the Welsh Government’s budget for 2024-25 and appreciates the focus on key areas that will drive the prosperity of Wales, including housing, planning, and economic growth.

Construction project pipelines in 2024 and beyond: management and financing

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from the UK, Europe, Middle East and America discussed the drivers and barriers to construction activity and project pipelines in 2024 and beyond.

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RICS’s Policy Blueprint for a Sustainable and Competitive Future Collaborating for Europe's Future

RICS is committed to supporting the European Commission in creating a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.

Summary of the Governing Council meeting, 25 November 2024

This was the final Council meeting to be chaired by Tina Paillet, who gave a President’s address highlighting RICS achievements over the past year.

Highways UK 2024: Key Takeaways

Highways UK 2024 brought together over 12,000 attendees to address the issues tackling the UK’s highways.

RICS responds to the call for evidence on improving the curriculum and assessment system

The Department for Education (DfE) invited responses to share ideas for potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system in England.

Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Reforming energy performance across England and Wales

RICS welcomes the launch of the government’s consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime.

The future of our high streets

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee, chaired by Lord Moylan, has recently published its report, High Streets: Life beyond retail?, following an inquiry on High Streets in towns and small cities that began in February 2024.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - November 2024

This month’s message lands during a busy month, where colleagues across RICS will publish reports and resources designed to equip members with the best possible tools for their practice, benefit the wider public, and build trust in the profession.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

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.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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Building a sustainable future: the incredible potential of self-healing concrete

Concrete plays a crucial role in the building structures that shape our modern world, but its inherent susceptibility to cracking and deterioration over time raises questions about long-term durability. Can self-healing concrete revolutionise the way we protect and maintain our structures?

RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.