UK Advocacy & Influence

15 August 2023

Our stakeholder advocacy work focuses on championing sustainable placemaking with our core sectors of expertise including residential and commercial real estate, construction and infrastructure, and rural affairs and land use.

Sustainability, data and technology, and diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our thought leadership agenda to ensure that built environment enables society to meet the challenges of the future.

RICS UK Manifesto

RICS Manifesto (PDF 13.44MB)

Published date: 29 September 2023

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Latest News

RICS welcomes John Swinney, next First Minister of Scotland

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors welcomes John Swinney MSP as the next leader of the Scottish National Party and subsequently the next First Minister of Scotland following an uncontested leadership bid.

RICS response to the Labour Party’s announcement on housebuilding

On Friday, Sir Keir Starmer announced further detail into Labour’s housebuilding plans as part of their manifesto for the next General Election.

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

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

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).

Scottish Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative Joint Roundtable

We hosted a joint roundtable alongside the CQIC to consider how the ambitions set out in the Scottish Construction Accord can be adopted and integrated into the work of the construction sector.

RICS response to Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2023-24

RICS welcomes the publication of Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2023-24.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

Construction workloads a mixed picture while infrastructure remains an area of strength

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Construction Monitor Q2 2023 portrays a mixed picture when it comes to industry trends.

RICS responds to latest DLUHC announcement on housing

RICS welcomes the UK Government’s announcement on boosting the supply of homes, which is essential to creating a vibrant and affordable housing market.

An overview of terraced housing in the UK

RICS Analysis: The English Housing Survey

The results of the latest English Housing Survey demonstrate why it is important that we continue to drive up standards and quality, while also addressing affordability and the essential requirement to create low-carbon, energy-efficient homes.

RICS welcomes new ministerial appointments

RICS would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new ministerial appointments and reaffirm our commitment to working in partnership with UK government to deliver confidence for public advantage and social impact.

RICS gives evidence on construction sector challenges to the UK Trade and Business Commission

RICS were invited by the UK Trade and Business Commission to give evidence on the challenges and opportunities for UK construction and its relationship to international trade.

Our sectors

Housing

Delivery of safe, greener, affordable homes remains high on the public policy agenda for RICS.

High street & commercial real estate

Creating vibrant, agile and sustainable high streets is a key priority for RICS. Our UK Commercial Real Estate Impact Report highlights the social and economic value of commercial real estate

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Sustainable construction & infrastructure

Construction and infrastructure is a significant contributor of economic and social value for communities across the UK

Land & Rural

Land & Rural affairs are a key priority for RICS. We are engaging with stakeholders across UK government and the devolved administrations and with DEFRA

Our Influence

Consultation responses

Providing evidence-based advocacy, thought leadership and influence to policymakers is an essential part of our Royal Charter and public interest remit.

2022 RICS UK Advocacy & Influence Report (PDF 3.99MB)

Published date: 17 March 2023

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Sustainable placemaking and levelling up

Sustainability

RICS is committed to aligning the commercial and public interests in the area of sustainability, and developing practical solutions that enable our pr

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Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Levelling up is the centrepiece of the government’s agenda and critical to their aim to create a more just economy across all regions and nationals

RICS across the UK

RICS advocacy and influence extends beyond UK Government, to devolved administrations where we are helping to shape important built environment policy issues including: building safety, retrofit and decarbonisation and the future skills piepline.