Welcome to RICS

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

India Real Estate Investment Summit

The India Real Estate Investment Summit serves as an important platform for market insights, thought leadership, and strategic networking, enabling meaningful dialogue and collaboration across the industry.

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 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.

RICS and SISV Sign Mutual Recognition Deal to Boost Quantity Surveyor Mobility

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement to benefit their respective members and further strengthen the relationship between both organisations.

Have your say on the skills gap

Take ten minutes to share your thoughts on the skills challenge currently affecting the future of surveying globally.

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

MEA Global construction monitor survey results and key market insights webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh : Site Visit - Jenners Refurbishment Project

Tue 07 Jul 2026 • 14:00 - 16:00 BST • Graham Site Office, Jenners, 48 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2YJ

£4

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics London: Networking - Key Trend Discussion

Tue 07 Jul 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 BST • Core Bar, 15 Queen Street, London, EC4N 1TX

£5

+ VAT

Webinar

RICS in Italia: GDO, rigenerazione urbana e sviluppo real estate webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

RICS Matrics Bristol: Chepstow Races

Wed 08 Jul 2026 • 15:45 - 21:30 BST • Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EH

£12

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics London: Networking - Run Club

Wed 08 Jul 2026 • 18:00 - 19:00 BST • Helme + Partners, 63 Wingate Square, London, SW4 0AF

Networking

RICS Matrics Lancashire, Liverpool & Manchester : Networking - North Golf Day

Thu 09 Jul 2026 • 12:00 - 20:00 BST • Birchwood Golf Club, Kelvin Cl, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PB

£48

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in East Midlands - Tour of 78 Derngate

Thu 09 Jul 2026 • 15:00 - 17:00 BST • The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House - 78 Derngate, 82 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UH

From £10

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Bristol - Tour of Underfall Yard

Thu 09 Jul 2026 • 15:15 - 18:00 BST • Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

£10

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Yorkshire & Humber: Wine Tasting Event

Thu 09 Jul 2026 • 18:00 - 21:30 BST • Gills & Co Sheffield, 252 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PR

£10

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS in South West – Rural summer update

Fri 10 Jul 2026 • 09:00 - 16:00 BST • 5.5 hours structured CPD • Overbeck's Garden, Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW

From £30

+ VAT

Networking

Site Tour to Kai Tak Transitional Housing Estate

Sat 11 Jul 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • 1 hour unstructured CPD • Activity Hall, G/F, Kai Tak at T-Loft, 12 Muk On Street, Kai Tak

$50

+ VAT

Find a Surveyor for your needs

Connect with 40,000+ surveying firms to help manage with your surveying needs. Get access to a range of guidance and information, and consumer guides.

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What are the benefits of RICS membership?

Explore the value of RICS membership – from wider industry recognition and enhanced career opportunities, to accessing the latest professional insights, guidance, and technologies.

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Responsible business, responsible employer

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