RICS and its members are regularly called upon to advise governments and other bodies on issues related to our work, home and leisure environments.

This page contains details of any consultations and inquiries to which RICS has responded. 

June 2008

CLG: Eco-towns: Living a Greener Future
DCMS: Draft Heritage Protection Bill
Defra: Draft Marine Bill
CLG: The Future of Building Control

May 2008

Academy for Sustainable Communities: Draft Brownfield Strategy
European Commission: Reduced VAT Rates

April 2008

CLG: The Mining Waste Directive
CLG: Draft Guidance on Display Energy Certificates
HMRC: Leased Plant and Machinery
Migration Advisory Committee: National Shortage Occupation List

March 2008

CLG: Energy Performance Certificates for Privately Marketed Dwellings
CLG: Planning Policy Statement 4
Matthew Taylor Review

February 2008

HMT: Payable Enhanced Capital Allowance
HMT: Capital Allowance Changes
Tribunals Service: Transforming Tribunals
HMT: Stamp Duty Land Tax
HMT: Tax Incentives for Development of Brownfield Land
HMT: Property Authorised Investment Funds

January 2008

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution: Adapting the UK to Climate Change