RICS Red Book

The Red Book was first published in 1980 and has been updated many times since then.

The current edition (edition 6) was first published in 2007 and most recently updated with effect from 1 April 2010.

Changes to the standards are approved by the RICS Valuation Professional Group Board, and the Red Book is updated accordingly on a regular basis.


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RICS Red Book

RICS Valuation Standards contains mandatory rules, best practice guidance and related commentary for all RICS members undertaking asset valuations.

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Valuation information alerts

Issued periodically by the RICS Valuation Group Board, designed to address important areas of valuation practice

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Valuation Information Papers

Intended to provide information and explanations to members of the RICS on specific topics of relevance to the profession.

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Exposure drafts

An exposure draft will contain the text approved for publication by the RICS Valuation Standards Board

Upcoming event

RICS Northern CPD Programme February 2010 - June 2010

The February/June 2010 CPD Programme incorporating North East, North West and Yorkshire & Humber has now been launched. The new programme consists of breakfast, half day and evening events.

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