From time-to-time, RICS Regulation may issue guidance on specific issues where there may be an emerging risk or area of concern. It is a key tool to clarify issues and assist RICS Members and RICS-Regulated Firms in their understanding of particular issues and topics which might impact their practice and profession. The topics addressed are not always specifically expressed in the Rules of Conduct or Professional Standards, so the guidance issued should support continued compliance.
RICS Members and RICS-Regulated Firms can get further information about RICS Standards and Guidance including about Conduct and Competence, Practice information and Sector standards from the Profession & Standards pages on the website.
Regulated Members may also be assisted by keeping themselves up to date with Regulation Practice Alerts.
Current Regulation Guidance
Issued September 2024
This guidance is intended to help RICS members and regulated firms understand how the Rules of Conduct apply to the use of social media, and what RICS will take into account when concerns about social media use are reported to us.
Published date: 29 August 2024
Issued December 2023
This Guidance acts as a reminder to RICS Members that they are required to always act professionally and treat others with respect. The Guidance specifically addresses what might be considered unacceptable or inappropriate sexual behaviour, the expectations of RICS Members and how RICS may address complaints.
Published date: 12 December 2023
The regulatory functions of RICS are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).