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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.

Q3 2025 Global Quarterly Report

Our latest report is now live.

Useful Links

Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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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

Home Buying and Selling Reform Hub

This page covers some of the key activities that are happening with regards to home buying and selling and sets out how RICS is responding.

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

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.

UK commercial property market shows signs of stabilisation amidst ongoing headwinds

The UK commercial property market remains subdued, but early signs of stabilisation are emerging as sentiment improves modestly across occupier and investment markets, according to the latest RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor for Q4 2025.

RICS publishes updated global standard on ESG and sustainability in commercial property valuation

The new edition sets out a clear, practical framework for how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors should be reflected in valuation advice worldwide.

RICS CEO comments on reforms to social and private rented housing

The UK Government has announced new reforms and funding to support outcomes for tenants in the social housing and private rental sectors.

RICS CEO comments on draft Leasehold Reform Bill

Today’s announcement offers greater certainty and clarity on the Government’s proposed reforms to the leasehold system, including long-awaited action on ground rents.

Consideration of implications of Renters' Rights Act on valuation

On 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Act received Royal Assent.

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in property - a call to action

Cardiac arrests are a leading cause of death in the UK, with more than 30,000 people suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, yet survival rates remain alarmingly low at under one in ten.

RICS inaugurates president for 2026

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) inaugurated its 144th president, Nick Maclean OBE RD FRICS, on the evening of Thursday 22 January at RICS headquarters in Westminster.

RAAC: Advice and FAQs

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

UK Influence and Advocacy Update January 2026

This update highlights our latest responses to government consultations, policy announcements and regulatory reform, alongside the launch of RICS’ devolved nation manifestos for Scotland and Wales.

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

RICS UK Awards 2026: How to write a good submission

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

Global APC Preparing for your Final Assessment - 2 Part Web Class

• 3 hours formal CPD • Online

From £105

+ VAT

Web Class

Global Residential Property Defects - 4 Part Web Class

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £230

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Matrics Essex: Networking - Breakfast

Wed 04 Feb 2026 • 08:30 - 10:30 GMT • Bellway House, 1 Cunard Square, Townfield St, Chelmsford CM1 1AQ

£2.50

+ VAT

Webinar

South Asia BOQ centric project execution webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

UKI JCT contracts unpacked: Essential legal principles for construction professionals

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £27

+ VAT

RICS Matrics Birmingham: Candidate Support – Debunking the interview, a panel discussion

Thu 05 Feb 2026 • 16:30 - 18:30 BST • RICS Members Space, 5th Floor, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Edinburgh: Candidate Support - Ask the Assessor - APC Support

Thu 05 Feb 2026 • 18:00 - 19:30 GMT • CBRE, 7 Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3AH

Free

Networking

RICS Matrics Kent: Networking - Cocktail Masterclass

Thu 05 Feb 2026 • 18:30 - 21:45 GMT • Maidstone Distillery, Unit 5 Market Buildings, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HP

Free

Networking

UAE APC Candidate Support Session

Sun 08 Feb 2026 • 09:00 - 11:00 GST • 2.0 Hours Formal CPD • Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Sufouh, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Free

Training Course

Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

• 90 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £1385

+ VAT

Networking

RICS Tristate Chapter Candidate Networking Breakfast

Tue 10 Feb 2026 • 08:00 - 09:30 EST • The Clock Coffee Shop, inside the lobby of 22 Vanderbilt, 335 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States

Free

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