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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.

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to Cladding External Wall Systems (EWS) in relation to fire safety.

Aspiring Sheffield surveyor discusses finding employers, supporting new talent, and UKREiiF

Joshua Berry, a third-year quantity surveying student at Sheffield Hallam, is preparing to attend UKREiiF as a guest of RICS.

Spotlighting the transformation of the Core Valley Lines into the CVL Metro

At this year’s RICS Wales Conference, Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Transport for Wales (TfW), and Wayne Bridgen, Business Director at Amey, will join together to tell the story of the transformation of the Core Valley Lines into the CVL Metro.

RICS welcomes new Welsh Government and First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth

RICS congratulates Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru on their election victory in Wales, marking a significant political moment as the party prepares to lead the Welsh Government.

King’s Speech 2026 keeps the built and natural environment centre of government’s agenda

The King’s Speech 2026 marks the second under the Labour government, with 29 bills and draft bills announced, as well as 8 carry-over bills from the last parliamentary session.

The Future of ADR - Changing Culture and Attitudes

In this piece, I explore political and social factors which are changing the way people, businesses and even governments think about ADR and its socio-economic value.

Unlocking Housing Delivery: Insights from the RICS & WMCA Residential Grant Funding CPD Event

Professionals from across the development, planning, housing and funding sectors recently gathered at Turner & Townsend Birmingham for a focused discussion on residential grant funding through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

DRS 50 Panel Member Spotlight: Julie Liddle

In this spotlight, we speak with Julie Liddle, a Rural Chartered Surveyor and Arbitrator, about her work across rural practice and ADR, her pathway into arbitration, and her experience as a longstanding panel member.

Meet the new Matrics UK Chair – Annabel Huffer MRICS

Annabel Huffer MRICS, Senior Building Surveyor at Knight Frank, London, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Matrics UK Board, from June 2026.

RICS publishes updated standard for multi-storey residential buildings with cladding

RICS has published the second edition of its UK professional standard, Secured lending valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding, providing updated guidance for RICS members and regulated firms undertaking valuations for secured lending purposes.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.

Laing O’Rourke demonstrate how informed decisions on building materials can halve carbon emissions

In Australia, Laing O’Rourke focuses on delivering transport infrastructure projects (predominantly rail and road); defence infrastructure; buildings at the transport interface; and exploring opportunities in renewable energy and sectors.