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Private and public partnerships are key to delivery: RICS learnings from UKREiiF 2026

Attendance at UKREiiF got RICS in the right rooms having the right conversations, promoting member interests and influencing policy at the highest level. But this is just part of our ongoing advocacy and engagement plans.

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.

New Appointments to RICS Regional Advisory Boards in Europe

We are pleased to announce the appointment of new members to several RICS Regional Advisory Boards in Europe, following recent appointment campaigns.

RICS responds to Government call for evidence on future regulation of professions

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today responded to the UK Government’s call for evidence on the future regulation of professions, including proposals that could shape the future oversight of the built environment and construction sector.

Australia: Middle East Conflict Will Apply Pressure To Commercial Property Market If It Continues

RICS APAC Commercial Property Monitor, Australia, Q1 2026

Australia: Construction Sector Coming Under Increasing Pressure As Middle East Conflict Continues

RICS Global Construction Monitor, Australia, Q1 2026

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions

On 5th July 2021, the Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament. Here we answer Frequently Asked Questions.

Meet the new Chair of the European World Regional Board & Member of the Global Members Committee

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan De Goeij MRICS as Chair of the European World Regional Board (EWRB) and as a Member of the Global Members Committee (GMC).

Australia: Opposition Leader Delivers Budget Reply Speech

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Angus Taylor MP, has delivered the budget reply speech overnight outlining a significant reform agenda.

RICS responds to English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, introducing what many regard as the most significant change to commercial rent review provisions in decades and it’s one that will have an impact on RICS members working in this arena.

Building Safety Act information centre

Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

Higher mortgage rates continue to dampen UK residential buyer demand

The April 2026 RICS UK Residential Market Survey points to a subdued housing market, with higher mortgage rates and wider geopolitical uncertainty continuing to weigh on buyer demand and sales activity. Forward-looking indicators suggest muted conditions are likely to persist over the coming months.

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