Welcome to RICS

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

Planning and Development Conference

Join us online for a dynamic and forward-thinking conference designed specifically for planning and development professionals working in a fast-moving world.

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

Sector Standards

Log your CPD

Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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

RICS: UK housing market remains subdued, but downturn shows signs of easing

The UK housing market continued to show weak momentum in June, although the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey signals that the recent downturn may be easing.

RICS UK & Ireland World Regional Board welcomes new members

The RICS UK & Ireland World Regional Board (UKI WRB) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members.

RICS member app updated to include Modus and Journals

Following the launch of the new RICS member app and revised CPD framework, RICS has now updated the app to include access to Modus and Journals articles.

Insurance commissions and conflicts of interest: a reminder for firms

RICS has been asked about firms referring clients to insurance providers or brokers.

RICS Property Investment Forum

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

Responsible use of AI elevates surveyors’ professional judgement

The RICS Responsible use of AI professional standard puts the surveyor’s judgement, rather than the AI system’s output, at the heart of professional practice, a position that becomes more valuable as AI use increases.

Substantial changes made to Victorian building law

The Victorian Government has made a range of changes to Victorian building law.

Celebrating the strength of Welsh membership - now and for years to come

Alan Colston MRICS, discusses the vitality of the Welsh RICS membership, and his role on RICS’ Governing Council.

The Future of ADR - Artificial Intelligence, Social Media and Remote Instantaneous Communications

This article focusses on how advances in technology are impacting on the ADR world.

Social impact in Yorkshire and Humber: Spotlight on the projects making a difference

Three inspirational projects from our region that have been recognised in the Social Impact category of the upcoming RICS Leeds and Humber Awards.

RICS shines at FIG Cape Town 2026

The global surveying event of 2026 - well organised, well attended and, importantly, focused on the issues that matter most to the global surveying profession.

Remembering Professor Peter Dale OBE FRICS (1936–2026)

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Professor Peter Dale.

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')

Black Book

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

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Upcoming Training and Events

Webinar

Global ESG in commercial property: Measuring performance, managing risk and protecting asset value

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Networking

Sydney: RICS Final Assessment Masterclass

Tue 14 Jul 2026 • 17:30 - 18:30 AEST • WT, 1 Bligh Street, Level 6 Sydney, NSW, 2000

Conference

India Real Estate Investment Summit

Wed 15 Jul 2026 • 09:00 - 18:30 IST • 6 hours structured CPD • Taj Santacruz, Domestic Airport Road, nr. Chhatrapati Shivaji, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

From ₹5000

+ GST

Webinar

Global Permeability (breathability) and moisture in building conservation webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

From £27

+ VAT

Webinar

Australasia Changes to New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system: what you need to know webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

RICS in the East of England: Norwich - Lunchtime Lectures - Assembly House tour and talk

Wed 15 Jul 2026 • 12:00 - 14:00 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ

£25

Networking

Sydney: Atlassian Central Site Tour

Wed 15 Jul 2026 • 16:00 - 17:00 AEST • 8-10 Lee Street, Haymarket, NSW 2000

Webinar

Global decarbonising construction sites webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Networking

Auckland: York House Site Tour

Thu 16 Jul 2026 • 14:00 - 15:00 AEST • York House Development, 11 York Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Networking

RICS Matrics Aberdeen: Candidate Support - APC Watch the Mock

Thu 16 Jul 2026 • 16:00 - 17:00 BST • Savills Aberdeen, 37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YN

£5

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Networking - Fun Golf and Top Floor Takeover

Thu 16 Jul 2026 • 17:30 - 21:00 BST • The Golf Tavern, 30-31 Wright's Houses, Edinburgh, EH10 4HR

£6

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Hampshire: Networking - Summer Social

Thu 16 Jul 2026 • 18:00 - 21:00 BST • Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN

Find a Surveyor for your needs

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What are the benefits of RICS membership?

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