Welcome to RICS

As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

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Whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) for the built environment

Learn about the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and why it is key to reducing whole life emissions across the built environment.

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Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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Find out about your professional fees, how to renew your status, apply for concessions and how to pay your renewal fees

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News & Insights

The Future of Building Surveying

In this panel, Aaliyah Pollock moderated a discussion with Matthew Jabbar from PropDoc/DroneDoc, Rhodri McAtee from Scafol, Adam Bailey from EK Specialist Surveys, and Ian Bullock from Surventrix.

RICS commercial property monitor results Q3 2024: Are global real estate markets in early recovery?

The Commercial Property Sentiment Index for Q3 2024 tentatively points to global real estate markets moving towards a more positive trajectory. However, the latest survey results indicate considerable variation in the outlook for the next 12 months regarding different regions, countries and sectors.

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RICS appoints new Dispute Resolution Appointments Board Chair

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Amanda Clack FRICS as the Chair of its Dispute Resolution Appointments Board (DRAB).

Elevating the global standard of professional excellence through RICS qualifications

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently appointed Andrew Sharp as Principal Assessor for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in Hong Kong, with a focus on the built environment.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

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

Attracting investment into net zero neighbourhoods: local approaches for global decarbonisation

What specific investment challenges are neighbourhood decarbonisation initiatives in parts of Africa, India and Southeast Asia encountering, and how are these being overcome? A recent webinar welcomed experts to discuss these issues.

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Commercial property: positivity post-election, now on hold for the budget?

The commercial property market in the UK is still seeing an underwhelming market backdrop, as, anecdotally, respondents to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor Q3 2024 are seeing an element of waiting for the budget.

Government commits to improve property regulation

RICS welcomes the recent statement in Parliament by Matthew Pennycook, Minister for Housing and Planning, on strengthening property regulation for letting, sales and managing agents.

RICS responds to 2024 Autumn Budget

This 2024 Autumn Budget is the first of the new Labour Government in the UK and – notably – the first ever to have been delivered by a female chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP. The budget announced £40bn in tax rises to fund a range of priorities for the Government.

Mortgage Lending and the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy

In this discussion, Andrew Knight interviews Joe Webb from Kamma about the impact of technology and data on the mortgage lending sector, particularly related to climate sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Commercial real estate decarbonisation in China 2024

RICS, Cushman & Wakefield Vanke Service (CWVS) and Tongji University have collaborated to produce the White Paper: Commercial Real Estate Decarbonisation in China.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

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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Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

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RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

Webinar

Residential Property Defects

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £214.50

+ VAT

Web Class

APC Supervisor and Counsellor Guide - Two-Part Series

• 3.0 hours formal CPD • Online

From £98

+ VAT

Dispute Resolution

Diploma in Adjudication (South Africa)

• 255 hours formal CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From R43000

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Matrics South Wales: Candidate Support – Sessions

Thu 19 Sep 2024 - Thu 07 Nov 2024 • 13:00 - 14:00 BST • RICS Wales Office, 8a Creative Quarter, Morgans Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF

Online Expert Determination Training MENA

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

د.إ7000

+ VAT

Online Expert Determination Training

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£1450

+ VAT

Online Expert Determination Training SSA

• 18 Hours Formal CPD • Online

R35255

+ VAT

Webinar

Construction Project Management - 3-Part Webinar Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ VAT

This resource is included when you have an active subscription to our Qualification Package.

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3 hours CPD • Online

Free

Dispute resolution

Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry

• 420 hours formal CPD • Online

£3919

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Brighton: Candidate Support - APC Speed Mocks

Thu 07 Nov 2024 • 08:30 - 10:00 GMT • Graves Son & Pilcher, 51 Old Steyne, Brighton, BN1 1HU

Free

Webinar

Global Ethics in Valuation Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £25

+ VAT

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