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RICS’ key recommendations on accelerating the Northern Metropolis and advancing industry development

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Hong Kong SAR government’s consultation on the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030).

RICS’ response to the Hong Kong SAR government’s 2026 Policy Address

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the formulation of the Hong Kong SAR government’s 2026 Policy Address.

Property investors encouraged to consider professional valuations ahead of capital gains tax changes

RICS Australia is encouraging property investors and their tax advisers to consider obtaining independent professional valuations, as Australia prepares for significant changes to the capital gains tax regime from 1 July 2027.

RICS Response to the HKSAR Government's First Five-Year Plan (2026–2030)

RICS Hong Kong welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation on the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030).

Promoting building control surveying at the Melbourne Careers Expo

RICS was delighted to be encouraging people from all walks of life and backgrounds to consider building control surveying as a career.

RICS Hong Kong – Key recommendations for the Hong Kong Five-Year Plan

Following a meeting with the Development Bureau, RICS has prepared a set of key recommendations to support Hong Kong's long-term competitiveness, resilience and sustainable development.

Substantial changes made to Victorian building law

The Victorian Government has made a range of changes to Victorian building law.

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.

RICS Response to Northern Metropolis Development – Proposed Dedicated Legislation

The Northern Metropolis represents one of Hong Kong’s most significant long-term development initiatives, with the potential to strengthen the city’s economic competitiveness, innovation capacity and integration within the Greater Bay Area.

Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme, Guidelines for Quantitative IP Valuation Reports

Hong Kong’s ambition to develop as an international intellectual property (“IP”) trading and financing centre presents an important strategic opportunity to strengthen the city’s innovation economy and broaden financing channels for enterprises.

Australia Needs the Next Generation of Building Guardians

One profession many school students may not know about - but which is experiencing chronic shortages in Australia and many countries around the world - is building surveying.