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News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Property Journal: October-November 2019

Efficiency in residential energy use and public estate management are among the topics covered in this issue.
News & opinion 2 Oct 2019
New research on achieved returns from property development

Tony Mulhall discusses evidence of achieved developer profit within the property market
News & opinion 2 Oct 2019
Governing Council view: David Sandbrook

David Sandbrook talks of the need for RICS to have strong leadership to develop the future strategy of the profession
Press release 1 Oct 2019
ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

ICMS 2nd edition will help bring greater confidence to an industry critical to creating communities, according to Ken Creighton.
News & opinion 30 Sep 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.
News & opinion 27 Sep 2019
Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?
Press release 12 Sep 2019
Positivity leaks out of market as uncertainty sees residential sales fall

Survey results point to a renewed deterioration in sales expectations over the near term.
News & opinion 9 Sep 2019
Proptech - the shock of the new

Everyone's talking about real estate's tech revolution. But are the professionals involved ready to benefit from it?
News & opinion 9 Sep 2019
Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

We must all work together to raise awareness of money laundering in property, says Duncan Hames
News & opinion 4 Sep 2019
A game of two halves

Tottenham Hotspur’s innovative new stadium presented distinctive challenges for both building control and health and safety.
News & opinion 2 Sep 2019
The big data 20

From AI and automation to drones and digital twins, we profile 20 of the most exciting innovations in proptech.
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
Deconstructed: urban farming

Could urban farming be a viable way to improve resilience and lower emissions in our cities, or are the challenges of growing enough crops to support local populations too great?
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
What if: blockchain took over property transactions?

Using a distributed ledger will make real estate deals more secure and more streamlined, argues Dr Bob Duncan.
News & opinion 15 Aug 2019
Adapting to thrive: innovative solutions to flood defence

How adapting flood defence funding has saved businesses hundreds of millions of pounds in Sheffield and attracted new investment to the area.
Press release 8 Aug 2019
New government needs to view housing market as a whole, not separate parts

As the new government beds in, the July 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey results show some of the improvement seen in near term expectations for sales and prices partially reversed.
News & opinion 25 Jul 2019
Does Measurement Matter?

Steve Ashcroft MRICS, Managing Director of Paragon Surveys, tells us more about why measuring to our International Property Measurement Standards matters.
Press release 24 Jul 2019
Strengthening land rights at the heart of tackling extreme inequality

Better land governance will help the world address climate change, rapid urbanisation and food, water and resource scarcity, RICS Managing Director Neil Shah says.
News & opinion 22 Jul 2019
Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Most of the challenges facing political decision-makers and the private sector today are inextricably connected to land issues.
News & opinion 15 Jul 2019
Mitigating the risks of climate change

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Not only is our profession increasingly being called upon to use its influence to meet UN targets and keep global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, it’s also an area whe...
Press release 11 Jul 2019
New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

A more stable trend is now emerging in the UK housing market, according to the latest results for the RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

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Property Journal: October-November 2019

New research on achieved returns from property development

Governing Council view: David Sandbrook

ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Positivity leaks out of market as uncertainty sees residential sales fall

Proptech - the shock of the new

Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

A game of two halves

The big data 20

Deconstructed: urban farming

What if: blockchain took over property transactions?

Adapting to thrive: innovative solutions to flood defence

New government needs to view housing market as a whole, not separate parts

Does Measurement Matter?

Strengthening land rights at the heart of tackling extreme inequality

Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Mitigating the risks of climate change

New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

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