From time-to-time, RICS Regulation may issue guidance on specific issues where there may be an emerging risk or area of concern. It is a key tool to clarify issues and assist RICS Members and RICS-Regulated Firms in their understanding of particular issues and topics which might impact their practice and profession. The topics addressed are not always specifically expressed in the Rules of Conduct or Professional Standards, so the guidance issued should support continued compliance.
RICS Members and RICS-Regulated Firms can get further information about RICS Standards and Guidance including about Conduct and Competence, Practice information and Sector standards from the Profession & Standards pages on the website.
Regulated Members may also be assisted by keeping themselves up to date with Regulation Practice Alerts.
Current Regulation Guidance
Issued December 2023
This Guidance acts as a reminder to RICS Members that they are required to always act professionally and treat others with respect. The Guidance specifically addresses what might be considered unacceptable or inappropriate sexual behaviour, the expectations of RICS Members and how RICS may address complaints.
Published date: 12 December 2023
Issued June 2021
This Guidance acts as a reminder to RICS Members that they are required to always act professionally and treat others with respect. The Guidance specifically addresses the expectations of RICS Members using social media, as well as how RICS may address complaints.
The RICS Regulatory Guidance - Use of social media: guidance for RICS members is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese, and can be accessed below.
The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).
Published date: 29 June 2021
Published date: 29 June 2021
Published date: 30 June 2021
Published date: 30 June 2021
Published date: 30 June 2021
The regulatory functions of RICS are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).