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Housing market weakens as buyer demand softens and prices retain downward pressure

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey for August 2025 reveals a continued slowdown in housing market activity, with buyer demand, sales, and new listings all under pressure.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

RICS launches landmark global standard on responsible use of AI in surveying

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying practice - a decisive move to guide the profession through the rapid evolution of AI technologies.

Fire safety

Read the latest guidance and developments from RICS in the area of fire safety.

Expert witnesses – single joint experts and independent experts

The differences in types of expert witnesses explained.

Resolving construction and engineering disputes

It’s time for arbitration to make a comeback.

Conflict management and early intervention

Conflict management techniques are about being realistic and pragmatic, and they work best when applied early to address issues in the early stages, before they get out of hand.

Drafting determinations and avoiding common pitfalls

Expert determination is a confidential, cost-effective form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) widely used in the construction industry. It is particularly suited to resolving technical or valuation-based disputes quicker than litigation or arbitration.

RICS congratulates new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing and the built environment are rightly central to the UK’s growth agenda, and it is essential that momentum for reform continues to unlock construction and give the sector confidence.

UK Influence and Advocacy Update August 2025

Throughout August, even with Parliament in recess, RICS continued to strengthen its voice across Westminster and the devolved administrations, engaging with policymakers to raise the profile and influence of the surveying profession.

RICS works with AAT to unlock financial planning courses for surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is working with AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians) to promote an entry-level finance course for its members.

RICS responds to Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan

Yesterday, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Mhari McAllan set out Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan, which details the Government’s next set of actions to tackle homelessness, mitigate rent increases and deliver additional housing across multiple tenure-types.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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Building a sustainable future: the incredible potential of self-healing concrete

Concrete plays a crucial role in the building structures that shape our modern world, but its inherent susceptibility to cracking and deterioration over time raises questions about long-term durability. Can self-healing concrete revolutionise the way we protect and maintain our structures?

RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.