Welcome to RICS

As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Global Sustainability Conference 2026

This online event will bring together leading minds in climate adaptation, natural hazard planning, and ecological stewardship.

RICS Annual Review 2025

2025 was a pivotal year for RICS. Discover how we’re building a more member‑centric, experience‑led organisation, for the benefit of the profession and wider industry.

Useful Links

Find a surveyor

Log your CPD

Quantity surveying and construction standards

Assessment platform

RICS valuation global standards (Red Book)

Rules of conduct

Reporting concerns

Join an RICS board, committee or engagement group

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RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

On 5th July 2021, the Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament. Here we answer Frequently Asked Questions.

AI-generated surveying websites

RICS has recently become aware of a number of fraudulent, AI-generated websites promoting surveying services that claim an affiliation with RICS or RICS-regulated members.

Summary of the Governing Council meeting, 13 & 14 July 2026

Council is keen to engage with our members and to hear your questions and views and we will be setting time aside on each meeting agenda for this purpose. If you have a question to raise with Council please visit Ask Governing Council (rics.org).

New social housing qualification requirements: what RICS members need to know

New qualification requirements for social housing professionals in England will come into effect from October 2026 as part of the government's Competence and Conduct Standard.

Engaging the next generation of surveyors through TikTok

RICS is expanding its digital content offering with the launch of a new TikTok channel.

Rising stars in Welsh surveying: introducing the Welsh Matrics Awards nominees

The RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2026 celebrate the best of early careers talent in categories spanning across all pathways, as well as individuals making an impact, and those excelling as students, apprentices, graduates, ambassadors and mentors.

Introducing the Matrics Awards nominees in Scotland

The RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards celebrate Matrics members who are making an outstanding contribution to the profession, and demonstrating their potential as future leaders.

RICS response to the strategy for built environment professions, trades and occupations

RICS has responded to the UK Government’s call for evidence on the strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations.

Remembrance Day at RICS HQ, Sunday 8 November

The headquarters at Parliament Square will open its doors to members, friends, and family from 09:30 where you can safely leave your belongings before heading out to the Parade and enjoy a hot drink and a light breakfast.

RICS welcomes the UK Government's commitment to expanding the supply of social & affordable housing

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the UK Government's commitment to expanding the supply of social and affordable housing through the first major allocation from its £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

Australia: commercial property sector remains subdued amidst uncertainty

RICS Australia has confirmed that the overall Commercial Property Sentiment Index (CPSI) has moved from -13 to -14, with the Occupier Sentiment Index shifting little from -12 to -11 and the Investment Sentiment Index moving from -14 to -16, as the sector retreats amidst economic uncertainty.

Australia: Private Residential Construction Indicators Move Backwards

Australian private residential construction indicators have taken a backwards step, with concerns easing over the Middle East conflict while the cost of materials remains high.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS valuation global standards (Red Book)

Quantity surveying and construction standards

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Stay up to date with the latest RICS news, updates and events

Update your communication choices here.

Upcoming Training and Events

Seminar

RICS Matrics Hampshire: Seminar - Heritage Talk

Tue 08 Sep 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00 BST • Savills Southampton Estate Agents, Mountbatten House, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton, SO15 2BZ

Free

Networking

RICS Malaysia Member Lunch Networking Event

Tue 08 Sep 2026 • 11:30 - 14:00 SGT • Malaysian Petroleum Club, No, 42. Tower 2, Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RM120

Networking

Sydney: Due diligence - What happens when it all goes wrong

Tue 08 Sep 2026 • 12:30 - 14:00 ACST • 1 hour structured CPD • Baker & McKenzie - Level 46, Tower One - International Towers, 100 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000

From $22

+ GST

Networking

RICS Matrics London: Networking – September key trend discussion

Tue 08 Sep 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 BST • Core Bar, 15 Queen Street, London EC4N 1TX

£10

+ VAT

Conference

Northern Ireland Conference

Wed 09 Sep 2026 • 08:00 - 17:15 BST • 6 hours structured CPD • La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road Castlereagh, Belfast, BT23 5RF, Northern Ireland

From £104.98

+ VAT

Conference

Planning and Development Conference

• 6 hours structured CPD • Online

From £135

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Leeds: Networking - Leeds Civic Trust Lunchtime Walking Tour

Wed 09 Sep 2026 • 12:15 - 14:00 BST • Holbeck Place, Leeds, LS12 1BF

Seminar

RICS North East: AI Knowledge Breakfast

Thu 10 Sep 2026 • 08:30 - 11:00 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • Northumbria University, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST

Networking

RICS in Scotland: Site Visit to Wastewater Treatment Works with Scottish Water

Thu 10 Sep 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00 BST • Winchburgh Bowling Club, Craigton Pl, Winchburgh, Broxburn, EH52 6RW

£3

+ VAT

Networking

Adelaide: Member Update and Curry Night

Thu 10 Sep 2026 • 17:00 - 18:00 AEST • CBRE Adelaide, 83 Pirie Street, #Level 20 Adelaide, SA 5000

From $49.50

+ GST

Networking

RICS Matrics Kent: Networking – Padel

Thu 10 Sep 2026 • 17:00 - 18:30 BST • Square One Padel Club Sittingbourne - Unit 5 Cremers Road, Murston, Sittingbourne, ME10 3US

£5

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Cambridge: Networking - Women, Wine and Wellbeing Yoga

Thu 10 Sep 2026 • 17:30 - 19:00 BST • 50-60 Station Rd, Cambridge, CB1 2JH

£9

+ VAT

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