Welcome to RICS

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

Q3 2024 Global Performance Report

Read our latest highlights and continued progress in many areas, including standards development, member engagement, and supporting a diverse next gen

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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

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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

English Devolution – what it means for RICS

The English Devolution White Paper, titled "Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth," outlines the UK Government's strategy to decentralise powers from Westminster to local regions across England.

The Planet of Cities: North American cities from 1980 to 2080

Shaped by financial crises, globalisation, industrial offshoring, suburbanisation, the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting geopolitics, North America’s urban landscape tells a story of resilience, reinvention and disruption.

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RICS Diversity, equity and inclusion progress report 2024

We are delighted to present a summary of what has been accomplished over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2025.

RICS Releases Position Paper on Prudently Conservative Valuation Criteria for CRR III Implementation

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is proud to announce the publication of its position paper on prudently conservative valuation criteria in the context of the Capital Requirements Regulation III (CRR) implementation in Europe.

Meet Mohammad Luqman Futloo MRICS: pursuing the APC process ‘an invaluable learning experience’

Meet Mohammad Luqman Futloo MRICS, a newly elected member based in Mauritius. Learn more about the APC process and gain insight into the benefits of membership in this Q&A.

Information Paper Taxeren Flexwoningen

Flexwoningen spelen een cruciale rol in het terugdringen van het woningtekort, maar hoe waardeer je tijdelijke woningen correct?

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

EPBD Timeline for Real Estate: From Policy to Practice

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is at the foundation of the European Union’s strategy to increase energy efficiency and sustainability within the built environment.

RICS Influence and Advocacy Impact Report 2024

The RICS Impact Report 2024 has been published, providing a comprehensive overview of our influence, advocacy and thought leadership activity across the UK.

Meet Omar Daboun MRICS: benchmarking excellence and a tremendous competitive advantage

Omar Daboun is a recently elected member of RICS. Learn more about Omar’s APC journey and gain insight into why he decided to pursue the ‘tremendous competitive advantage’ in this Q&A.

Climbing the property ladder: house prices rise while rental demand takes a step back

The latest RICS Residential Survey for November 2024 reports a resilient UK housing market, with national house price growth continuing to strengthen and buyer demand maintaining an upward trend.

Pathways to net zero for surveyors: five reasons to be cheerful

Claire O’Neill, former UK climate change and energy minister, spoke about the role surveyors play in reaching net zero in the built and natural environment. Here, we share her opening keynote speech at the recent RICS Global Sustainability Conference 2024.

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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

Dispute Resolution

Diploma in Adjudication (South Africa)

• 255 hours formal CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From R43000

+ VAT

Web Class

APC – Preparing for Your Final Assessment – Two-Part Series

• 4.5 hours formal CPD • Online

From £101

+ VAT

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Property management

Property Development Strategies - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 hours CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Web Class

Home Surveys in Practice - 3 Part Series

• 6 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Webinar

Managing Disruption Claims in the Middle East: Issues, Complexities and Strategies

• 1 Hours Formal CPD • Online

£35.10

+ VAT

Webinar

Valuation for Non Valuers - 3 Part Series

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

Online Training

UK Impact of Carbon Markets on the Rural Economy Webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Seminar

RICS NI: Implications of the Defective Premises (Northern Ireland) Act 2024

Wed 15 Jan 2025 • 12:30 - 14:00 GMT • 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • RICS NI Office, Suite 1.08B, Custom House, Belfast, BT1 3ET

Free

Seminar

RICS in West Midlands University Series - Digitalisation for Health and Safety

Wed 15 Jan 2025 • 15:30 - 18:00 GMT • 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • Conference Aston, Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham B4 7ET

Free

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

• 3.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

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Networking

Coffee, cake & candidates, Birmingham

Wed 22 Jan 2025 • 11:00 - 14:00 GMT • RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

Free

Conference

RICS in Norwich: Lunchtime Lectures - Retrofit in historic buildings

Wed 22 Jan 2025 • 12:00 - 14:00 GMT • 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB

£25

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