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News & Insights

Supporting our members across the Middle East

We understand this may be an incredibly difficult time for our members and candidates across the Middle East who are navigating significant uncertainty, both professionally and personally.

Session one 2026 UKI assessments are now underway

As we begin the first UK & Ireland Chartered assessment session of 2026, we’d like to share an update on our assessment process and wish all candidates the very best of luck.

UK housing market slows as ongoing Middle East conflict raises borrowing costs

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey for March 2026 found the market losing momentum as rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on buyer confidence and sales activity. New buyer enquiries fell to a net balance of -39%, down from

RICS launches consultation on updated party wall practice guidance

RICS has launched a consultation on the draft 8th edition of Party Wall Legislation and Procedure, inviting feedback from surveyors, legal professionals, dispute resolution practitioners and other stakeholders involved in party wall matters in England and Wales.

Valuation issues associated with the conflict in the Middle East

RICS has been engaging with valuation stakeholders located in the Middle East (excluding the Islamic Republic of Iran) in relation to the impact of the recent conflicts in the region.

DRS 50 Panel Member Spotlight: Maggie Stobo

In this spotlight, we speak with Maggie Stobo, Director at MFS Resolution, who reflects on her journey into dispute resolution, her long standing relationship with DRS, and the insights gained from decades of practice in lease advisory, valuation and arbitration.

Summary of the Governing Council meeting, 16 & 18 March 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).

RICS Celebrates Accreditation Milestone with Ankara University and Strengthens Ties with YÖKAK

Anna Galiano met with Prof. Dr. Ramazan Bayindir and RICS members, candidates, and students to advance our education standards in Türkiye.

DRS 50 Panel Member Spotlight – Janey Milligan

Today, we speak with Janey Milligan—a highly respected adjudicator, arbitrator, mediator and expert determiner—who reflects on her day‑to‑day work, her journey into dispute resolution, and the insights she has gained from decades of supporting fair and effective outcomes in construction disputes.

Single Construction Regulator – RICS consultation response

In December 2025, the government published the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus, setting out its proposals for the creation of a coherent regulatory system.

UKREiiF: RICS leads talks on skills, technology, housing and sustainability

At this year’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026, RICS will once again take a leading role in bringing together key voices from the built environment.

Building Safety Act information centre

Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

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

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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.

Upcoming Training and Events

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in Arbitration

• 420 hours structured CPD • Online

£3780

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (Sub-Saharan Africa)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Online

From R45000

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (MENA)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From د.إ22725

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate - MENA

• 26 hours structured CPD • Online

From د.إ13000

DRS Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate

• 26 hours structured CPD • Online

From £2100

+ VAT

Event

Sydney: Site Tour of the Harbourside Redevelopment

Wed 15 Apr 2026 • 10:00 - 11:00 AEDT • 53 Murray Street , 3 Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Webinar

Americas Infrastructure update webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

RICS Matrics Kent: Candidate Support - APC Insights - Live Q&A

• 1 hour unstructured CPD • Online

Free

Seminar

RICS in Oman – Construction Contracts & Insurance: Key Things for Professionals

Wed 15 Apr 2026 • 19:00 - 20:00 GST • 1 hour structured CPD • Park Inn by Radisson, Muscat

Free

Seminar

RICS NI 'Stay Informed CPD' Event

Thu 16 Apr 2026 • 09:30 - 13:00 BST • 2 hours structured CPD • RICS NI Offices Custom House Belfast BT1 3ET

Seminar

RICS in Birmingham: A Strategic Approach to Construction Insurance

Thu 16 Apr 2026 • 11:45 - 13:30 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • RICS Members Lounge, 55 Colmore Row

RICS Matrics Aberdeen: Networking - Non-domestic rates re-valuation 2026

Thu 16 Apr 2026 • 15:30 - 17:00 BST • FG Burnett, 33 Albyn Place, AB10 1YL

Free

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