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    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.

    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.

    RICS President comments on UK Warm Homes Plan

    The UK Government has announced its Warm Homes Plan, setting out how it will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform building stock into low-carbon homes that are fit for the future.

    UK housing market finds its feet as confidence rebounds heading into 2026

    The UK housing market remained soft at the end of 2025, but confidence is returning as expectations for sales and prices turn decisively more positive, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

    RICS responds to the Government’s plans for a Single Construction Regulator

    RICS welcomes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s prospectus setting out its proposals for the design of its single construction regulator.

    Consultation launched for housing stock condition survey code of practice

    The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation for a new code of practice for residential stock condition surveys.

    RICS statement on 2025 Autumn Budget

    RICS recognises the significant challenges facing the Government and the need for a difficult financial balancing act.

    EAC recommends RICS WLCA amid push to deliver 1.5 million homes

    The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today welcomed the Environmental Audit Committee’s Environmental Sustainability and Housing Growth report.

    Housing market stalls as pre-budget anxieties hit buyer confidence

    The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey for October 2025 reveals a notable cooling across the UK’s housing market, with buyer demand, sales activity and new instructions all falling further into negative territory.

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