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| RICS Connect | 24 October 2008 |
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MPs
quiz RICS Chief Economist on housing market downturn The remit of the Treasury Committee is to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of HM Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority. The Committee of MPs questioned RICS on de-skilling within the construction industry, the lettings market, the private rented sector and our policy on first time buyers, amongst other things. |
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New
Housing Minister appointed in October Government reshuffle Following machinery of Government changes Margaret Beckett has been appointed Housing Minister, replacing Caroline Flint. |
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Department
of Energy and Climate Change established A new Department has been created to tackle the twin challenges of energy security and climate change. RICS is seeking to meet with officials from the new Department. |
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RICS
influences debate on the Planning Bill (restricted to RICS Members) RICS amendments to Compulsory Purchase and the Community Infrastructure Levy have been debated in the House of Lords. |
| RICS News |
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Party
conference round-up 2008 RICS Public Affairs has compiled a report that outlines some of our key achievements and insights gained through participating in this year’s autumn party conferences. |
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RICS
takes on the climate challenge Climate policy is moving quickly and buildings are a key target. Surveyors have a huge role to play by helping their clients and influencing policy. Find out what RICS is doing. |
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QSs
and PMs on National Shortage Occupation List The Migration Advisory Committee has published its first recommended shortage occupation lists. These lists, which target migration better at the needs of British businesses, include both Quantity Surveyors and Managers in Construction. |
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What
is our policy position on the private rented sector? The Rugg Review, which was commissioned by CLG to look into the private rented sector, has been published. RICS will work on a response to the report's recommendations and our initial positions on the private rented sector are available online. |
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RICS
submission to Killian Pretty Review RICS has responded to the Killian Pretty review of planning applications. This review has examined each aspect of the planning application process from pre-application through to the discharge of conditions and commencement of construction. |
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| Looking Ahead |
| 27 October | Communities and Local Government Committee Inquiry into CLG Annual Report | ||
| 29 October | RICS UK Trade and Investment Breakfast | ||
| 30 October | RICS Hong Kong conference on real estate market and industry trend in Greater China | ||
| 30 October | RICS East of England Focus Event: The Credit Crunch | ||
| 4 November | RICS Project Management Conference | ||
| 5 November | RICS International Valuation Conference | ||
| 6 November | RICS Wales Housing Briefing | ||
| 11 November | RICS Housing Market Survey released | ||
| 12 November | RICS UK Skills Breakfast | ||
| 18 November | RICS Quarterly Lettings Survey released | ||
| 18 November | Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee Inquiry into Pubcos | ||
| 19 November | RICS North East Conference | ||
| 10 February | RICS Europe Conference: Contribution of Europe's Heritage Buildings to Energy Savings | ||
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