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Q3 2025 Global Quarterly Report

Our latest report is now live.

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RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

Getting business rates advice safely - guide for ratepayers

The cost of business rates and their administration can be substantial. Ratepayers often need advice on liability and how assessments are challenged

Planning and Infrastructure Act secures Royal Assent - with implementation and NPPF reforms next

As 2025 draws to an end, Royal Assent was given to the Planning and Infrastructure Act - legislation critical to UK Government to support its aim of delivering 1.5 million new homes and infrastructure investment.

RICS responds to the Government’s plans for a Single Construction Regulator

RICS welcomes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s prospectus setting out its proposals for the design of its single construction regulator.

RICS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progress Report 2025

Following our progress reports for RICS diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities, published in 2023 and 2024, we are proud to share updates on what has been accomplished in 2025 with our employees, members and our wider stakeholders.

Finding your place - in a world of Quantity Surveying

As most Australian QS’s would say, “I fell into quantity surveying” and I am no exception.

Protecting consumers and strengthening professional integrity: a year-end perspective

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the work we have done together to uphold the integrity of our profession and strengthen the trust placed in RICS members by their clients and the wider public.

Asi fue 2025. Mensaje del Chairman

2025 ha sido un año lleno de noticias. Empecemos con las nuevas publicaciones RICS.

Consultation launched for housing stock condition survey code of practice

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation for a new code of practice for residential stock condition surveys.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – December 2025

With changes ahead, and the end of the year approaching, this is a moment for reflection for us all.

Turning ambition into action: housing and climate resilience as the grand challenges post-COP30

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) marks a turning point for the profession as the sector takes steps to turn commitments into outcome-based actions.

The Role of Party Representatives in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a cornerstone of resolving complex disputes in construction and the built environment.

RICS updates assessment framework with new resit policy

RICS is updating its assessment resit policy to ensure candidates are well prepared by introducing a structured framework with clear expectations.

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).

Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

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

Web Class

Global Residential Property Defects - 4 Part Web Class

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £214.50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Hong Kong - Site Tour to the Kai Tak Sport Park

Sat 10 Jan 2026 • 09:30 - 11:30 HKT • Gate F of Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Free

Web Class

Global Valuation for Non Valuers - 3 Part Web Class

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Seminar

AI-Driven Variation Governance in Mega-Projects: Lessons From the UAE & Global Markets

Tue 13 Jan 2026 • 08:30 - 11:00 GST • 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • DIFC Capital Club, Dubai, UAE

Free

Webinar

UK&I Residential stock condition survey code of practice – consultation webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Networking

RICS in the East of England: Norwich - Lunchtime Lectures - Building Safely following the Act

Wed 14 Jan 2026 • 12:00 - 14:00 GMT • 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • The Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1LB

£25

Webinar

UK&I Scotland - How is your wellbeing bank account? Mental wellbeing for (rural) surveyors webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Seminar

RICS in Oman- An introduction to the new Sultanate of Oman Building Code

Wed 14 Jan 2026 • 18:30 - 21:00 GST • 2 hours formal CPD • Grand Hormuz Hotel, Muscat, Oman

Free

Seminar

RICS in Birmingham - Gender Pay Gap in Real Estate

Thu 15 Jan 2026 • 08:00 - 11:00 GMT • 1.5 Hours Formal CPD • RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2AA

Free

Networking

RICS in East Midlands - Tour of Delapré Abbey

Thu 15 Jan 2026 • 08:15 - 10:30 GMT • Delapré Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW

From £10

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics London: Networking - Coffee Morning

Thu 15 Jan 2026 • 08:30 - 09:30 BST • Nowy Styl / Kusch+co, 58 St John's Square, Farringdon, London EC1V 4JG

£5

+ VAT

Seminar

Dialogue with Mr. TAI Sheung Shing, JP, Under Secretary for Housing

Sat 17 Jan 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • Hong Kong Metropolitan University campus, Hong Kong SAR, China (Building & Room information, and QR code will be shared in the reminder email around 1 week prior to the event)

Free

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