Research and Insights

We recognise the huge importance of property, land, construction and the built environment. Through our market surveys and research, we aim to advance the thinking of our profession and raise the profile of our industry.

Decarbonising the built environment: policy reform reports for key market governments

RICS has identified opportunities for policy reform in several global markets ahead of COP 28

Building a better and sustainable future: Benchmarking in the construction industry

Benchmarking helps facilitate better decision-making and provides a higher degree of predictability in terms of cost, scope, quality and timelines, enabling organisations to achieve better value in construction projects.

Decarbonising UK real estate report

With buildings producing around 25% of all UK emissions, RICS is calling for urgent action from Government to address gaps and meet ambitious targets

What do our industry leaders say about the construction markets in Asia-Pacific?

RICS Asia-Pacific construction sector insights Q2 2022 (October 2022)

Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets

Digital twins are used in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, aerospace, defence, natural resources, energy, utilities, and the...

Macroeconomic crises and housing

Despite two periods of economic downturn over the last two decades - the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic - housing prices in Euro..

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Sustainability Report 2021

In any given year, the construction, operation and decommissioning of buildings will be responsible for roughly 40% of total global greenhouse gas emi

Sustainability rises up the agenda in the UK Facilities Management Sector

This insight examines how the trends shown in the 2021 RICS World Built Environment Forum Sustainability Report are impacting the UK FM sector.

Governance of participatory planning for resilient communities

This research aims explore the governance of participatory planning as it relates to building community resilience in residential and mixed-use dev...

RICS Research Trust

The RICS Research Trust became fully independent of RICS from the end of January 2021 and has been re-branded as the Property Research Trust.

Developing a global standard for fire reporting

It is clear that fire is one of the most pressing global hazards we face. Less clear, however, is the data behind the danger

Almshouses: a model of community housing for an ageing population

Almshouses have existed in England for over a thousand years, and new almshouses are still being built. Almshouse charities provide social housing...

The Future of BIM: Digital transformation in the UK in construction

The insight paper provides answers about the evolving 'what' and 'why' of BIM and its potential for surveyors

Bridging the Gap: Private investment in future infrastructure provision

This research enhances understanding of the infrastructure investment landscape in six countries: Canada, China, India, Singapore, the UK and the US.

Prefabricated building integrated photovoltaics: cost and deployment

This research evaluates the mechanisms driving the cost reductions and deployment of prefabricated Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Performance metrics, required and achieved returns for UK real estate

The aim of this research is to improve the understanding of the form, extent and variability of the financial returns achieved by real estate dev...

Integration of geospatial data for retaining wall management

This research examines the use of the lower accuracy UAV data where high accuracy data from the terrestrial laser scanner is available but has...

International Evidence Review on Housing Taxation

This report examines three different aspects of housing taxation, in terms of their neutrality, fairness, transparency, efficiency and practicality.

Big data: a new revolution in the UK facilities management sector

This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop...

New money in rural areas

New money in rural areas examines the economic, social and environmental impacts on rural localities and communities of new investment, and seeks to..

Valuing Unregistered Land

This report investigates the widely-discussed claim that title registration is prerequisite for valuing unregistered land

The exercise of permitted development rights in England since 2010

In recent years, there has been a significant expansion in permitted development (PD) rights. The report presents an analysis of the exercise of PD...

Impact of extending development rights to office-to-residential change

This research assesses the impacts of extending permitted development rights for office to residential conversions in England.

The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Surveying Profession

This paper identifies the most recent and important advances in technology and shows how they are relevant to the surveying profession.

BIM for Project Managers

This insight paper outlines the pertinence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to project management as a discipline and, inversely, the importanc

Raising the Bar: strategic FM

The third instalment in RICS ground-breaking 'Raising the Bar' research series makes a powerful case for how, as an industry, FM makes significant...

Flood risk mitigation and commercial property advice

Commentators have increasingly raised concern over the impact of flood risk on property value.

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.

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RICS Joins the Liege Declaration: A Bold Step Towards Sustainable Development

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently joined the Liege Declaration, an influential commitment to sustainable development and climate action.

Decarbonisation at the Core of Europe's Industrial Strategy: Implications for the Built Environment

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RICS Contributions Featured in Final New European Bauhaus (NEB) Investment Guidelines

We are pleased to announce that RICS has made significant contributions to the final New European Bauhaus (NEB) Investment Guidelines, a key report developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.

Launch of the Final Sector Paper on Operationalising the Property Value

RICS is proud to announce the publication of the final Sector Paper on Operationalising the Property Value, a critical milestone in advancing the real estate sector's alignment with Basel III regulatory requirements.

Implementing Long-term Prudent Valuation Models: RICS Insights

A recent article in the RICS Property Journal discusses the implementation of long-term prudent valuation models, a critical topic for financial stability and risk management in real estate.

RICS Joins the Antwerp Declaration on Industrial Policy

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is proud to announce its endorsement of the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.

Understanding the Impact of the EU Data Act on RICS Members

In an era driven by data and digital transformation, regulatory frameworks play a crucial role in ensuring the responsible and secure handling of information.

Construction 2050 Alliance Urges Collaboration in Letter Ahead of Commissioner-Designate Hearings

On 4 November 2024, the Construction 2050 Alliance, of which RICS is a proud member, addressed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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RICS Welcomes Progress on Leasehold Reform

On 21 November 2024, Matthew Pennycook, Minister for Housing and Planning, provided an update on the next steps to reforming the leasehold market.

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RICS Launches Sustainability Report for 2024

This publication outlines the state of the world's green and sustainable real estate, while also highlighting essential policy recommendations, to help drive the UK’s built environment sector towards decarbonisation.

Digital Twins: What do we mean and how will they shape the future

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