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Latest news in Asia Pacific

RICS Registered Valuer list Hong Kong included in Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme

The RICS Registered Valuer list in Hong Kong has been included as one of the designated lists of valuation service providers under the Intellectual Property Department's new Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme.

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.

Latest training & events in Asia Pacific

Networking

Melbourne: Mastering Construction Contracts & Project Delivery Breakfast

Tue 20 Oct 2026 • 07:30 - 08:30 AEDT • Turner & Townsend, 367 Collins Street, Level 22 Melbourne, VIC 3000

From $11

+ GST

Webinar

Australasia Beyond contingency: practical risk management for New Zealand construction webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Free

Training Course

(Australia) Commercial Management - Fundamentals

• 7 hours structured CPD per module • Online

Networking

Thirsty Thursday - Japan Member Gathering

Thu 22 Oct 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 JST • Irish Pub Craic, 2-6-14, Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052

Webinar

South Asia Beyond compliance: turning sustainability into business value

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Free

Networking

Christchurch: RICS Breakfast Catch-up

Wed 28 Oct 2026 • 08:00 - 09:00 AEDT • C1 Espresso, 185 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8142

Free

Networking

Sydney: RICS Professional Networking Event

Wed 28 Oct 2026 • 17:00 - 19:00 AEDT • Commercial & Infrastructure Pty Ltd, St Leonards, NSW

From $11

+ GST

Seminar

Government Briefing on Urban Renewal: Bonus Plot Ratio and Cross-District Transfer Arrangements

Wed 28 Oct 2026 • 18:30 - 19:30 HKT • 1 hour unstructured CPD • CBRE, Level 27, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

Free

Networking

ULI Brisbane x RICS: The Rise of the Builder Developer

Thu 29 Oct 2026 • 16:00 - 18:00 AEST • Ellivo Architects, Level 2, 293 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia

$27.50

+ GST

Networking

Hamilton: RICS Networking, Drinks, Nibbles Night

Thu 29 Oct 2026 • 17:30 - 18:30 AEDT • Henley's Bar and Kitchen, 1 Cook Street, Hamilton, Waikato Region 3216

$17.25

+ GST

Networking

RICS Malaysia - Technical Visit to Milennia Village

Sat 31 Oct 2026 • 10:00 - 12:30 MYT • 1 hour unstructured CPD • Desa Millenia Mutiara, Persiaran Millenia Mutiara 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus

From RM20

Training course

RICS REDAS Training Construction project and loss & expense

Wed 04 Nov 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00 SGT • REDAS Boardroom 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #07-01, Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore, 239924

From $650

+ GST

RICS Asia Pacific (APAC) training: in-house, online, face-to-face

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