Welcome to RICS

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

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Find out about your professional fees, how to renew your status, apply for one of our concessions and how to pay your renewal fee.

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

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

Join an RICS Board, Committee or Engagement Group

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

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.

Strengthening Dispute Resolution Across Asia Pacific

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the global profile of RICS Dispute Resolution Services (DRS), our Executive Director, John Fletcher, recently undertook a programme of engagement activities in Hong Kong alongside colleagues Karina Cheung and Rebecca Lu from the RICS Greater China team.

RICS responds to government’s home buying and selling reform announcement

RICS has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of major reforms to the home buying and selling process, aimed at making transactions faster, improving upfront information, and reducing the risk of fall throughs.

The evolution of BIM: understanding the Information Management Framework in a changing industry

Leading experts highlight the need for professionals to upskill and adapt to lead the next decade of digital construction.

RICS launches new global sustainability guide and UN Global Compact report

New publications underline RICS’ role in equipping surveyors to deliver sustainable, resilient and inclusive built and natural environments.

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.

Upcoming Training and Events

Webinar

iMasons Climate Accord: nature-positive infrastructure - biodiversity and the future of data centres

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Networking

RICS Matrics Devon: Networking - Joint Breakfast with G4C

Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00 BST • Eat on the Green, 2 Cathedral Cl, Exeter, EX1 1EZ

£5

+ VAT

Webinar

UK&I Geospatial solutions for habitat monitoring webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Webinar

South Asia Geopolitical uncertainty and the impact on supply chain webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Seminar

Housing Market Reform: Transforming Homebuying and Selling

Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 17:30 - 20:30 BST • 2 hours unstructured CPD • RICS, 12 Great George St, London SW1P 3AD

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Derby: Networking - Padel

Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • Just Padel Derby, Derwent Parade, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BW

£10

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics London: Networking - Summer Evening Party at Tamesis Dock

Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 18:00 - 21:00 BST • Tamesis Dock, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TY

£15

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in East Midlands - Behind the Scenes Construction Site Tour

Wed 01 Jul 2026 • 08:30 - 10:00 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • Hospital Close Ph2 Site Office, Hospital Close, Leicester, LE5 4WP

From £10

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in East Midlands - Charity Quiz – in collaboration with FBE

Wed 01 Jul 2026 • 18:00 - 22:00 BST • ARC Space, Western House Western St, Nottingham NG1 3AZ

From £17.50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh : Networking - Social Run Club + Pizza and Pint

Wed 01 Jul 2026 • 18:30 - 20:00 BST • Uplands Roast, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

Networking

RICS in UAE: Resilience Through AI, Connection & Innovation

Thu 02 Jul 2026 • 08:00 - 09:30 GST • 1.5 hours structured CPD • OMNIUM HQ – 7th Floor, The Sala, Omnium Offices, Al Hawai Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Webinar

UK&I Planned preventative maintenance in practice from compliance to strategic asset management

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

From £27

+ VAT

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