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    The value of an RICS qualification

    Explore the value of RICS membership – from wider industry recognition and enhanced career opportunities, to accessing the latest professional insights, guidance, and technologies.

    With over 134,000 RICS members around the world and offices covering the major political and financial centres, our market presence puts you at the forefront of the profession and at the heart of international policy.

    Status - Your professional credentials provide unrivalled client and market confidence

    Recognition - Promotion of your professional excellence to governments and markets

    Market advantage - RICS status and standards give you a competitive advantage

    Knowledge - International practice standards, professional guidance, CPD and knowledge sharing

    Network - Access to 134,000 RICS professionals worldwide

    RICS membership offers the opportunity to influence the future of the surveying profession

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    LionHeart

    LionHeart is an independent charity run by our professionals, for our professionals.

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    Benefits Plus

    Did you know you have further benefits included as part of your membership? Benefits Plus, our rewards programme gives members a range of exclusive discounts, events and services from specially curated partners relevant to the profession.

    Modus and Journals

    High-quality news, opinion and commentary from Modus and the Construction, Built Environment, Land and Property Journals

    isurv

    isurv is the only online knowledge hub for verified expertise and guidance on the built environment.

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    Benefits Plus

    Did you know you have further benefits included as part of your membership? Benefits Plus, our rewards programme gives members a range of exclusive discounts, events and services from specially curated partners relevant to the profession.

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    RICS Dispute Resolution Service

    RICS DRS is the world's oldest and largest provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services in the land, property and construction industries. The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Dispute Resolution Service are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

    Knowledge and Information Services

    Providing support to members in their work. Our goal is to combine the best of traditional library services and space with a resource and enquiry service open to all members, regardless of where they work.

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    More from RICS

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    Find a member

    Search through the directory of RICS members

    Standards of qualification

    125,000 professionals and RICS-registered firms use our quality assurance to deliver confidence to their global markets.

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    Home Surveys Licences

    A licence that allows you to deliver RICS Home Survey reports

    Market Surveys and Economic Analysis

    Download RICS market surveys, monitors and other analysis

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    Building Cost Information Service

    “I like to compare my RICS membership with the Premier League. It shows my clients I'm part of the world’s leading professional body, which gives them the confidence they are in good hands.”

    Susan Perdijk

    Susan Perdijk MRICS

    Manager FRIS Valuations & Real Estate Advisory

    The advantages of your membership

     

    • Offers opportunities to influence the future of the surveying profession and raise your profile. See how 
    • Means you can contribute to global industry data and analysis, informing market movements. See how 
    • Supports you as a regulated professional, fostering trust with clients and consumers. See more

     

    • Delivers events and networking opportunities with your professional peers. See more
    • Gives you free access to prime working spaces in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. See where we are across the globe 
    • Provides tailored support for candidates and future surveyors. See more
    • Access to dedicated resources to help SMEs thrive in a fast-evolving sector. See more

     

    • Attracts opportunities from employers globally, boosting your professional value and salary potential. See how 
    • Access to our professional groups, leveraging knowledge and expertise to drive positive change. See more 
    • Unlocks free and discounted CPD, helping you stay ahead of industry trends and to develop your career.  See more

     

    • Makes you a part of a profession that influences governments and decision makers.
    • Equips you to be an expert advisor on sustainability and climate change for your business and clients. See more 

    The work that shapes our world | RICS

    RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. The work of RICS professionals is hugely varied – watch our video to see how their work shapes our world.

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    Join RICS

    Find the best route to qualify. The regulatory functions of RICS relating to entry and admission to the profession are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB)