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Highlights from the RICS President’s Hong Kong Visit

RICS President Nick Maclean OBE RD FRICS spent two packed days in Hong Kong, meeting RICS members, senior government representatives, industry leaders and academics.

Winners of RICS New Zealand Awards 2026: celebrating the best of the built and natural environments

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have announced the winning teams and individuals of the 2026 Awards that are being celebrated for their contribution to shaping the future of the built and natural environments in New Zealand.

Engaging with the Australian local government sector

It was a privilege for RICS to be able to take part in the recent Australian Local Government Association’s Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress on 24–26 August.

Australia: commercial property sector remains subdued amidst uncertainty

RICS Australia has confirmed that the overall Commercial Property Sentiment Index (CPSI) has moved from -13 to -14, with the Occupier Sentiment Index shifting little from -12 to -11 and the Investment Sentiment Index moving from -14 to -16, as the sector retreats amidst economic uncertainty.

Australia: Private Residential Construction Indicators Move Backwards

Australian private residential construction indicators have taken a backwards step, with concerns easing over the Middle East conflict while the cost of materials remains high.

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.