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

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.

Hong Kong – 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.

Summary of the Governing Council meeting, 27 & 28 May 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).

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Survey of the Profession extended to 19 June 2026

To ensure we hear from every member who wants to take part, we have extended the survey deadline until Friday 19th June.

Europe Commercial Property Monitor – Q1 2026

The latest RICS Europe Commercial Property Monitor points to a broadly stable but increasingly fragile outlook, with sentiment remaining slightly negative as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on confidence.

AI in Europe Survey

Following the Sustainable Real Estate in Europe Survey, we have launched the AI in Europe Survey.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – June 2026

More than most, the last month brought the worldwide influence of our membership into focus. From forging stronger skills pipelines to accelerating housing delivery, embracing new technologies and supporting regulatory reform, the breadth of where our members are having an impact continues to grow.

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

Networking

RICS Matrics Nottingham: Networking - Padel Event

Wed 24 Jun 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • Pure Padel, 1 Iremonger Rd, Nottingham, NG2 3HU

£7.50

+ VAT

Webinar

Global understanding circular construction and waste management webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Webinar

Client Money Workshop

• 2.5 hours structured CPD • Online

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Brighton: Networking - Volleyball

Thu 25 Jun 2026 • 15:30 - 18:30 BST • Yellowave Beach Sports 299 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN21EN

£10

+ VAT

Networking

Christchurch: Matrics Networking, Drinks and Nibbles

Thu 25 Jun 2026 • 16:30 - 18:30 AEST • The Craft Embassy, 126 Oxford Terrace Level 1, The Terrace, Christchurch, South Island, 8011, New Zealand

Networking

RICS East Midlands: Lands Tribunal Insights 2026 with Peter McCrea FRICS & Cavendish Building Tour

Thu 25 Jun 2026 • 17:00 - 19:45 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • Cavendish Building University of Derby, 1 Agard Street, Derby, DE1 1DZ

£10

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS in the Black Country: Early Doors and Party Walls: Managing Risk from the Outset

Fri 26 Jun 2026 • 07:30 - 09:30 BST • 1 hour structured CPD • Black Country Living Museum, Discovery Way, Dudley, DY1 4AL

£5

+ VAT

Conference

RICS Scotland Conference 2026

Fri 26 Jun 2026 • 09:00 - 16:15 BST • 5 hours structured CPD • Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

From £104.98

+ VAT

Webinar

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

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

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

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