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RICS develops and enforces leading international standards to protect consumers and businesses, ensuring the highest level of professionalism. The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).
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We support consumer confidence and a vibrant profession by assuring international standards and providing professional guidance. The regulatory functions of RICS are led and overseen by Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).
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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).
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Profession & Standards
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  RICS Standards and Guidance
  
  Sector Standards
  
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- Standards of qualification
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- Home Surveys Licences
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- Isurv
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- Industry consultations
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- Collaborate with RICS: how to get involved with standards development
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  Collaborate with RICS: how to get involved with standards development
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Careers
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- RICS Professional Development Packages
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- RICS Awards
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  RICS Awards
  
  Americas 2024
  
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- RICS Toolkits
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- Modus and Journals
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- Market Surveys and Economic Analysis
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  Mediation & court referred services
  
  Rent & commercial property
  
  Construction dispute resolution
  
  Residential & consumer disputes
  
  Non-UK services
  
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  Valuation, development, land and technology
  
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  Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP)
  
  Conflict Avoidance Coalition
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  Dispute resolution courses, training & qualifications | RICS
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