Policy papers

RICS develops policy in order to be at the forefront of thought leadership across the land, property and construction sector.

RICS policy is written in consultation with RICS members and is used to embed RICS standards in government legislation.

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Vision for cities

Planning and delivering urban infrastructure to achieve sustainable growth

Empty Property Rates

RICS position and key issues for England and Wales

Construction procurement

New Rules of Measurement - a standard set of measurement rules for construction projects

Rural Vision

RICS Rural Vision paper represents the priorities identified by Countryside Policy Panel members

Land rights, urbanisation and poverty

RICS is driving forward the expansion of international professional standards

Disaster management

The role of RICS members in disaster management

Top 10 Policy Papers

By Jeremy Blackburn, RICS UK Head of Policy Last week RICS attended EcoBuild held at the Excel Centre, London. RICS was a lead supporter of Ecobuild 2012 alongside BRE, CIOB, RIBA, and UK-Green Building Council. Read about all RICS' activity at EcoBuild...(read more)

RICS at MIPIM â?? RICS held in high regard

By Richard Moxon, Chair RICS UK World Regional Board End of the final day for RICS at MIPIM. 5.30pm Thursday evening and my last formal appointment is finished. My time has been action packed and it seemed to fly by. Final night is awards night then Team...(read more)