UK & Ireland press releases
Private tenants pay more in energy than homeowners
Published 18 May 2012
RICS research reveals tenants in England are hit hardest by soaring energy costs
Outlook for construction sector improves
Published 11 May 2012
Activity levels in the construction sector edged upwards in the first three months of the year according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey (10 May 2012).
Rebound in housing market runs out of steam
Published 08 May 2012
RICS April 2012 UK Housing Market Survey
RICS launches landmark new guidance to the construction sector
Published 24 April 2012
RICS published its quantity surveying and construction standards (the Black Book) and New Rules of Measurement (NRM) today (24 April).
Homebuyers are being refused mortgages due to 'free' solar panels
Published 23 April 2012
RICS is urging caution to potential buyers looking at properties with 'free' PV panels, as it may lead to their mortgage application being declined.
Retail property market continues to struggle
Published 16 April 2012
RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q1 2012
Peter Bolton King joins RICS
Published 11 April 2012
RICS has appointed Peter Bolton King, former Chief Executive of the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP), as Global Residential Director.
Demand grows as stamp duty holiday ends
Published 10 April 2012
Potential buyers continued to test the market during March as the stamp duty holiday finally came to an end, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market Survey (9 April 2012).
RICS targets the root of Japanese Knotweed risk to property
Published 28 March 2012
RICS has launched the UK's first cross-industry approved advice for surveyors and banks to ensure the risk of Japanese Knotweed in and around residential property is accurately assessed and quantified
RICS closes investigation into inappropriate staff behaviours in its Dispute Resolution Service
Published 28 March 2012
RICS has previously reported inappropriate staff behaviours in its Dispute Resolution Service (DRS).
Red Book updated to incorporate new International Valuation Standards
Published 28 March 2012
RICS has published the latest edition of RICS Valuation - Professional Standards 2012, also referred to as the Red Book.
RICS welcomes new CE to develop long-term vision for Hong Kong
Published 26 March 2012
The Hong Kong Board of RICS wishes to congratulate C Y Leung in winning the chief executive election yesterday (25 March).
Government must act on residential property reforms
Published 21 March 2012
Regulatory reform for residential property needs to come out of Ministers' 'too difficult' pile, according to RICS.
Climate change to drive up school electricity bill by £150 million
Published 15 March 2012
The annual cost of electricity to run Britain's schools is expected to rise by around £150m by 2030 as a result of climate change, warns RICS.
House price pessimism begins to slowly lift
Published 13 March 2012
RICS UK Housing Market Survey February 2012
Landlords taking risks relying on mortgage valuation
Published 07 March 2012
Private landlords should arrange a Homebuyer Survey or Building Survey before buying older properties, warns RICS.
RICS launches new real estate qualification
Published 01 March 2012
Real Estate Agency Associate pathway now available
Booming demand pushes farmland prices to record levels
Published 23 February 2012
RICS Rural Land Market Survey, H2 2011
RICS launches Ska Rating for retail and restaurants
Published 14 February 2012
RICS has launched a fit-out assessment for retailers to reduce their environmental impact, set standards, benchmark and improve their sustainability best practices.
End of stamp duty holiday encourages first-time buyers
Published 14 February 2012
RICS UK Housing Market Survey January 2012
Government infrastructure plans meet with scepticism as construction market falters
Published 08 February 2012
RICS Construction Market Survey Q4 2011
Inconsistency in business valuation could harm growth
Published 31 January 2012
Inconsistent business valuations could harm global growth and the ability to raise finance, causing mergers and acquisitions to fall through, according to RICS.
Outlook for commercial property hit by economic uncertainty
Published 13 January 2012
RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q4 2011
Transaction levels hold up as more houses come onto the market
Published 10 January 2012
RICS December 2011 UK Housing Market Survey
Shortage of stock to continue to limit downside to house prices
Published 22 December 2011
RICS Housing Market Forecast 2012
New lease provides support to small high street businesses
Published 13 December 2011
RICS has announced the launch of a freely available lease which will support small high street retail businesses
RICS consultation to address concerns over dysfunctional market for valuations
Published 01 December 2011
RICS has today launched a consultation to tackle problems about current risk and pricing in professional indemnity insurance (PII) in the UK valuation sector that are creating market dysfunction.
RICS announces 'A Vision for Sustainability' report
Published 28 November 2011
RICS has today launched a sustainability action plan that spells out how it is engaging with the environmental agenda and working towards a fairer, more sustainable world.
RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor Q3 2011
Published 28 November 2011
The global supply of distressed property is expected to rise in Q4 2011, according to property professionals in key real estate markets.
Construction industry flat ahead of government's new housing package
Published 23 November 2011
RICS Construction Market Survey, Q3 2011
RICS opens consultation on Japanese Knotweed
Published 16 November 2011
RICS to produce Information Paper after consultation process
RICS looks for solutions to housing market challenges
Published 14 November 2011
RICS launches consultation to ask for members' solutions to the changing market
Housing market sees rise in activity
Published 08 November 2011
RICS October 2011 UK Housing Market Survey
Global real estate markets begin to feel effects of softening economy
Published 01 November 2011
RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q3 2011
RICS launches new edition of the Blue Book
Published 31 October 2011
RICS launches new edition of its UK Residential Property Standards
Roof space for solar energy could land homeowners in hot water
Published 31 October 2011
RICS has today warned consumers to be vigilant when opting to let their roof space for green energy schemes, as doing so could violate mortgage terms and put a property's saleability at risk.
The haunting effect on houses
Published 28 October 2011
RICS looks into the impact of hauntings on property saleability.
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, Bethnal Green, wins RICS Project of the Year
Published 25 October 2011
RICS has named the winners of its 2011 awards at a gala event in London. From the four category winners, Project of the Year has been awarded to Town Hall Hotel and Apartments, Bethnal Green.
Demand for commercial property falters
Published 14 October 2011
RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q3 2011
Housing supply falls back
Published 11 October 2011
Fewer vendors put their homes up for sale during September, as fears over the economy continued to impact negatively on the housing market, says RICS UK Housing Market survey for September 2011.
New RICS guidance to assess subsidence insurance claims
Published 29 September 2011
RICS has launched new guidance to assist its members in identifying the causes of building cracks and how potential subsidence insurance claims should be processed.
London 2012 Games can deliver lasting legacy for East London
Published 27 September 2011
RICS launch London 2012 Research
UK remains ahead in zero carbon emissions
Published 22 September 2011
RICS Global Zero Carbon Capacity Index
Sustainability measures could impact on property value
Published 20 September 2011
RICS launches Sustainability and Residential Property information paper
New RICS guidance to assess construction compensation
Published 16 September 2011
RICS has today launched new guidance for its members which addresses the issue of breach of contract and damages for delays in the completion of construction projects.
Economic gloom impacts on housing market
Published 13 September 2011
The UK housing market remained subdued during August, as economic uncertainty and lack of mortgage finance impacted on the level of property sales, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.
RICS responds to Land and Society Commission
Published 13 September 2011
RICS committed to local community engagement and support
RICS announce first residential Associate graduates
Published 01 September 2011
RICS has today announced the first six people to qualify as Associate members in the residential property management sector.
Demand for rental property continues to outpace supply
Published 30 August 2011
RICS Residential Lettings Survey
Global demand for distressed property rises dramatically in Q2 2011
Published 25 August 2011
RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor Q2 2011
Farmland prices reach all time high
Published 18 August 2011
Farmland prices reached an all time high during the first half of 2011, as land availability failed to match growing demand, says the latest RICS Rural Land Market Survey H1 2011.
RICS supports Government's position on planning
Published 16 August 2011
RICS has welcomed the Government's draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as a significant step forward in enabling the growth the UK requires.
UK housing market remains flat
Published 09 August 2011
Activity in the housing market remained flat during July, with house prices slipping further, according to the July 2011 RICS UK Housing Market survey.
Private sector construction shows further signs of recovery as public sector squeeze deepens
Published 03 August 2011
RICS Construction Market Survey, Q2 2011.
Global commercial property: resilient despite economic 'soft patch'
Published 28 July 2011
RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 2011
Growing regional divide in commercial property market
Published 28 July 2011
RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q2 2011
Affordable art prices reach three year high
Published 25 July 2011
RICS Arts and Antiques Q2 2011 Market Survey.
RICS appoints new global Arts & Antiques board
Published 18 July 2011
Christie's Richard Roundell named as Chair.
Stalemate in the housing market
Published 12 July 2011
The UK housing market faced a stalemate during June, as demand failed to pick up and supply of new property fell back, says the RICS UK Housing Market survey June 2011.
New RICS guidance to assess completion of construction projects
Published 08 July 2011
RICS has today launched new guidance to assist construction firms and their clients assess whether construction works are completed to the required standard.
Homeowners improve rather than move
Published 06 July 2011
RICS research looks at a changing trend in the property market.
RICS inaugurates new presidential team
Published 04 July 2011
RICS has today announced the inauguration of its new presidential team, with See Lian Ong replacing the outgoing Robert Peto as President for 2011-12.
Why it always pays to have a survey
Published 30 June 2011
RICS reminds buyers of the importance of a home survey.
RICS introduces Condition Report
Published 29 June 2011
RICS has introduced the RICS Condition Report, a new type of survey for the residential property market.
New RICS guidance assesses speeding up the construction process
Published 24 June 2011
RICS has today launched new guidance for its members which will assess the costs and benefits of speeding up the construction process.
RICS to lead on Government IGT measures
Published 22 June 2011
RICS welcomes today's response from the Government to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team (IGT) report, which demonstrates a willingness to work with the construction industry.
Public Private Partnerships essential to providing infrastructure
Published 22 June 2011
New RICS report looks at role of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
New RICS qualifications promote access to property profession
Published 14 June 2011
RICS has launched seven new qualifications, enabling those with industry experience but without a university education to develop a career in the property industry.
Tenant demand pushes rents higher
Published 09 June 2011
Increased tenant demand and low levels of rental property coming onto the market pushed rents higher in the three months to April, says the April 2011 RICS UK Residential Lettings Survey.
New RICS guidance creates consistent approach to health and safety
Published 06 June 2011
RICS has today launched Surveying Safely, the first guidance note of its kind intended to ensure consistency in the approach to health and safety procedures across the construction sector.
The pace of listings has tempered, but economic recovery poses new risks
Published 03 June 2011
RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor for Q1 2011 .
More green space needed to tackle urban warming
Published 31 May 2011
The impact of urban climate change could be reduced by as much as 2.5°C by increasing the amount of green space in town and cities.
Property industry urged to support communities
Published 25 May 2011
Land and Society Commission makes recommendations on how the property industry can support local communities.
January improvement from December's lows
Published 08 February 2011
Most indicators in the latest RICS and Ulster Bank Northern Ireland Housing Market Survey improved in January 2011.
RICS introduces new FM qualification
Published 14 January 2010
AssocRICS provides an alternative route to a career in the property sector.
RICS acts on pub company valuation
Published 16 October 2009
RICS has published its plans for helping the pub trade in rent negotiations.
RICS launches new forum on pubco valuations
Published 04 August 2009
RICS is inviting interested parties to contribute to a forum group looking into the role of Chartered Surveyors in the calculation of rents between pub tenants and the pubcos.
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