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.

Useful Links

Sector Standards

Log your CPD

Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

Join an RICS Board, Committee or Engagement Group

Renew my membership

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

ESG risk, resilience, and adaptation in real estate: shaping future practices

As the real estate industry grapples with advancing ESG priorities, experts in a recent webinar highlighted the importance of adapting business models and leveraging technology.

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National house prices rising overall for first time in two years as market continues to pick up

The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey indicates that the UK housing market continues to pick up.

RICS presents 2024 Hong Kong Policy Address Recommendations

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released the 2024 Hong Kong Policy Recommendations setting out its strategy for Hong Kong’s built environment.

The Future of Facilities Management

In this video, Aaliyah Pollock moderates a panel discussion with Joanna Patamisi from Cirrus8, Rick Rolston from BuiltSpace and Michele Tan from ServeDeck.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of 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.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - October 2024

I would like to start by congratulating all those elected to Governing Council this week. You can find the election results on RICS.org today. The significant increase in applications reflects the growing enthusiasm and dedication of RICS members to drive positive change in the profession.

PropTech Connect 2024: Key Insights and Takeaways

PropTech Connect 2024, Europe’s largest PropTech event, brought together over 5,000 professionals from the real estate, technology, and investment sectors to help bridge the gap between technology innovators and real estate professionals.

Technology and Innovation Weekly Digest

This week, we’ll look at how Walmart and Meta are experimenting with sustainable methods of construction.

RICS Governing Council Elections 2024 results

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces the election of 10 new members to the Professional and Geographic seats on Governing Council – RICS’ highest governing body.

Leveraging AI and Digital Twins in Real Estate

In this video discussion, Andrew Knight interviews Stewart Bailey from Virtual Viewing.

RICS Residential retrofit standard takes full effect on 31 October 2024

Following the launch of RICS first residential retrofit standard in March 2024, we want to remind members that the standard will officially come into full effect on 31 October 2024.

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 £195

+ VAT

Web Class

APC Supervisor and Counsellor Guide - Two-Part Series

• 3.0 hours formal CPD • Online

From £98

+ VAT

Web Class

FIDIC Contract Principles and Practical Use - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £181.50

+ 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

Conference

Built Environment European Summit 2024

Mon 14 Oct 2024 - Tue 15 Oct 2024 • 16:30 - 19:30 CEST • 7 Hours Formal CPD

From €190

+ VAT

Conference

Fire Safety Conference 2024

• 7 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £121

+ VAT

Conference

Australasia Commercial Property Conference

• 4.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

$71.50

+ VAT

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3 hours CPD • Online

Free

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Connect with 40,000+ surveying firms to help manage with your surveying needs. Get access to a range of guidance and information, and consumer guides.

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What are the benefits of RICS membership?

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