RICS Matrics news and updates

Midlands

Matrics Birmingham Debunking the Interview APC Event

RICS Matrics Birmingham recently hosted another successful ‘Debunking the Interview’ APC event ahead of the Session 2 submission deadline. Candidates benefited from valuable insights into the APC process and interview preparation, with some fantastic questions posed to the panel throughout the evening.

Matrics Nottingham Padel Tournament on 22 July

Following a rescheduled date, RICS Matrics Nottingham’s padel tournament on July 22nd proved to be a great evening, with an excellent turnout! Members enjoyed the friendly competition and networking at Nottingham’s largest indoor padel venue.

Matrics Nottingham Summer Social on 31 July

A memorable success, attracting 55 attendees for an evening of networking, food and entertainment. Held at Pitcher & Piano Nottingham, the event brought together young professionals from across the property and construction sectors!

North England

Matrics Newcastle Food Series on 23 July

RICS Matrics Newcastle hosted a successful networking dinner on 23rd July, bringing together 28 professionals together for an enjoyable evening of great food and conversation.

Attendees enjoyed a two-course meal and welcome drink at Lui’s while building new connections and catching up with colleagues.

Matrics North West Golf Day

The North Golf Day at Birchwood Golf Club was extremely well received, bringing together professionals from across Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester for an enjoyable afternoon of golf, networking and friendly competition.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and the organisers who helped make the event such a great success.

Scotland

Matrics Aberdeen Site tour - FLINT Market

The site tour gave members a valuable opportunity to explore one of Aberdeen's most exciting city centre developments. Attendees gained first-hand insight into the design, construction and delivery of the project, while enjoying the chance to network with fellow professionals and broaden their industry knowledge.

Matrics Aberdeen Watch the Mock

Hosted by RICS Matrics Aberdeen, this was a sell-out success, attracting strong interest from APC candidates across the region.

Attendees gained valuable insight into the assessment process, with expert guidance from assessor and councillor Mhairi Robertson MRICS, helping candidates build confidence and prepare effectively for their final assessment.

Matrics Edinburgh: Fun Golf and Top Floor Takeover

This event was a fantastic success, bringing Matrics members together for an enjoyable evening of fun golf, food and networking. The event provided a relaxed setting for professionals to connect, strengthen relationships and enjoy the summer with fellow members of the surveying community.

Matrics Tayside & Fife: APC Pub Quiz Night

Thank you to all our RICS Matrics Community who attended our APC Pub Quiz Night at The Barrelman in Dundee on Tuesday 23rd June.

Thank you also to Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Chartered Surveyors for sponsoring the event! It was fantastic to see lots of new faces and to have an opportunity for some friendly competition!

Congratulations to our winners and runners up who went home with their prizes.

South England

Matrics Brighton & Matrics Kent do Beachfront Networking

A month of coastal events set the tone for July in Matrics South East, with both Matrics Kent and Matrics Brighton drawing members to the shoreline for beach BBQs.

Matrics Kent kicked things off at the Old Neptune in Whitstable on 30 July, welcoming 26 attendees and creating a great mix of new and familiar faces, including several who travelled from London to enjoy the sunshine and a classic smoky BBQ.

Brighton carried the momentum forward at Sea Lanes, where 28 attendees gathered for an evening shaped by a popular venue and a generous buffet that made the event memorable for everyone involved.

Matrics Essex Summer Social

It was fantastic to see both new and familiar faces at the RICS Matrics Essex Summer Social, held at The United Brethren on New Writtle Street in Chelmsford.

With 17 attendees in total, the event brought together early career property professionals for networking, good food, drinks and plenty of positive energy in what felt like an exciting start to the summer.

Matrics London Run Club

10 persons for the run club hosted by Helme & Partners in Clapham.

Matrics London Run ClubOur monthly regular joint committee social event and key trend discussion was a great success with 45+ attendees. Co-hosted by London Property Alliance NextGen, CIOB London Tomorrow's Leaders, RTPI London Young Planners, Junior Property Litigation Association, Savills Apprenticeship Committee, Bayes Real Estate Club, RICS Matrics London.A warm 31 degrees meant 31 minutes of hard work.

With the paces split the two groups headed out on a beautiful sunny evening around a scenic Clapham common. The perfect way to finish a day amongst an excellent network of people of all abilities networking over a well-deserved pizza.

Thank you to those who came down and Helme and Partners for hosting us, providing the ice and the beers.

Matrics London Speed Networking at Core Bar

Our monthly regular joint committee social event and key trend discussion was a great success with 45+ attendees. Co-hosted by London Property Alliance NextGen, CIOB London Tomorrow's Leaders, RTPI London Young Planners, Junior Property Litigation Association, Savills Apprenticeship Committee, Bayes Real Estate Club, RICS Matrics London.

Matrics London Takes Over RICS HQ

Last evening, RICS London Matrics hosted a fantastic networking event on the rooftop terrace at RICS HQ, bringing together attendees from across surveying and property professions.

The group included a mix of early-career professionals and experienced practitioners, creating an excellent environment for knowledge-sharing, networking and meaningful conversation. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to make new connections while taking in the outstanding rooftop views. The relaxed atmosphere, engaging discussions and stunning setting made for a highly successful and enjoyable event. A special thanks goes to the catering team, who provided excellent food and service throughout the evening.

Matrics Bristol Heads to the Races!

Last week, RICS Matrics Bristol brought members together for a brilliant afternoon at Chepstow Races. Forty attendees enjoyed a mix of sunshine and trackside excitement, creating the perfect atmosphere for forming new connections.

An unexpected highlight came on the journey home, where a karaoke session on the coach back to Bristol rounded off the day with laughter, and showcased the impressive vocal talent within the built environment.

A huge thank you goes to Interaction for sponsoring the day, with special appreciation to Carl Gough and Kate Rhymes for their support. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many noting how enjoyable and well run the event felt.

Matrics Cornwall Kicks Off in Truro!

Matrics Cornwall brought great energy to this year’s Charity 5 a side football tournament at the Sir Ben Ainslie Astro in Truro, with 21 attendees taking to the pitch for an evening of teamwork and friendly competition.

The tournament proudly supported Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of Kiam Cummins and was kindly sponsored by the Lanes Group.

Wales

Matrics South Wales Pilates at Studio Tarw

RICS Matrics South Wales hosted an uplifting morning pilates session at Studio Tarw, giving attendees a calm and restorative start to the day.

The session focused on mindful movement and breathwork, creating a peaceful atmosphere that encouraged balance, clarity and a gentle reset.

Matrics South Wales Summer BBQ

RICS Matrics South Wales wrapped up its biggest event of the year with a fantastic turnout at the Built Environment Summer BBQ on 10 July.

Following two successful years, this year’s BBQ brought together professionals from CIOB, RTPI Young Planners Cymru, Women in Property, G4C Wales and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for an evening of networking at the Brewhouse & Kitchen.

With 130 attendees, the atmosphere was lively, welcoming and highlighted the strength of the built environment community in South Wales.

Join the Matrics UK Board

Looking to make a real impact on the future of surveying? Applications are now open for the RICS Matrics UK Board, offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Matrics members to represent the voice of early-career professionals across the UK.

As a member of the UK Board, you will help to shape and deliver the Matrics UK strategy, supporting initiatives that benefit members, and playing an active role in promoting and strengthening the profession. It's a fantastic chance to develop your leadership skills, broaden your professional network, and collaborate with talented industry peers from across the country.

If you're passionate about driving positive change, influencing the future of the profession, and giving back to the Matrics community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

To find out more, visit Join the RICS Matrics UK Board 

A Glimpse into One Matrics 2026

June 16th marked One Matrics, an annual event that brings our community together for a day of focused discussion, shared learning and celebration.

Taking place in Birmingham’s thestudio, more than 80 attendees from across our Matrics UK Board, Regional and Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, Campus Ambassadors and colleagues from other RICS boards, set a confident tone for the year ahead.

In 2025, 27 committees delivered over 220 events. That level of dedication was reflected in the depth of this year’s programme, which covered topics ranging from event accessibility to marketing development and regional collaboration. The sessions provided clear direction for the future of Matrics while highlighting the strength, talent and commitment within our network.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a particular thank you to Kirsty White for leading such an inspiring day. Exciting times ahead for Matrics!

Matrics Birmingham Summer Networking x JPLA Midlands

The JPLA Midlands x RICS Matrics Birmingham Summer Networking event brought together a fantastic mix of young professionals from across the surveying and property law sectors. The evening, hosted at Shakespeare Martineau, was popular and created a relaxed environment for meaningful conversations and new connections.

Attendees enjoyed excellent food and drinks while expanding their networks and building cross industry relationships. It was also particularly encouraging to see several student Matrics members in attendance.

Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value of collaboration across the Midlands property community and the fostering of future partnerships and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Matrics Nottingham Scavenger Hunt

It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout from across the built environment, bringing together both familiar faces and new connections for an evening of fun, networking and great conversation across Nottingham.

Matrics Derby Padel

Matrics Derby recently hosted a successful evening of bringing together young professionals from across the built environment sector. With attendees of all experience levels taking part, the evening was filled with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of enthusiasm!

Matrics Essex Wellbeing Webinar

Matrics Essex hosted a sold out Wellbeing Webinar that brought together professionals from across the region for a practical and engaging session on workplace wellbeing.

Attendees explored how to recognise early signs of stress, navigate everyday challenges, and use simple breathing techniques to stay grounded throughout the day.

The conversation highlighted the power of open dialogue, encouraging teams to talk honestly about wellbeing and support each other in meaningful ways.

A huge thank you to Essex Working Well for leading the webinar, to Gregory Ratcliffe MRICS for coordinating, and to everyone who took part.

Matrics London Tamesis Dock

RICS Matrics London recently took to the Thames for a summer networking evening aboard Tamesis Dock, a converted 1930s Dutch barge that has become a unique neighbourhood bar and events space. With panoramic views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Battersea Power Station, it set the perfect scene for 85 attendees to connect and enjoy a standout summer evening.

Thanks to the generous support of CHPK Group, guests experienced a lively boat party filled with great conversations and a great atmosphere throughout.

Matrics London Eid Celebration

Matrics London recently hosted its first faith-based event, marking an important milestone for the network with a sold-out Eid al-Adha celebration attended by 85 members and industry professionals.

Sponsored by Gardiner and Theobald and Strettons and delivered in collaboration with Muslims in Construction and PREACH Inclusion, the event sold out within 72 hours, demonstrating a strong appetite for inclusive and community-led initiatives.

Set on a terrace, the evening brought together members across the industry to enjoy a live BBQ, soft drinks, desserts and chai, alongside networking opportunities. The experience was enhanced by live Arabic calligraphy and a henna artist, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere.

The event also shared the story and significance of Eid al-Adha and Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, which Muslims are required to undertake once in their lifetime if they are able, observed during the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah.

Above all, the event highlighted the value of bringing people together, strengthening relationships and celebrating the diversity that makes our industry so unique. All proceeds were donated to the READ Foundation, supporting access to education for children across the UK and globally.

Matrics Northern Ireland Race Day

Matrics members attended the Down Royal racecourse, bringing together surveying and property professionals for an afternoon of networking in a relaxed setting. The event provided excellent opportunities to build new connections, strengthen existing relationships, and engage with peers

Matrics Brighton Volleyball Tournament

The Matrics Brighton community brought the summer spirit to Yellowave Beach Sports, welcoming 24 early career surveyors for an afternoon of volleyball at the height of the heatwave. The matches created a vibrant, welcoming setting that encouraged attendees to mingle, enjoy the sunshine, and unwind, culminating in a relaxed finish with pizza and refreshments. A big thank you to SHW Property for kindly sponsoring the event.

Matrics Devon Breakfast x G4C

RICS Matrics Devon jointly hosted a breakfast networking event with G4C Devon in Exeter. Held in a café with fantastic views of Exeter Cathedral, the morning offered attendees a chance to catch up, make new connections and share ideas with fellow industry professionals. Alongside conversations and networking, attendees also enjoyed a hearty fry-up to start the day!

North

Matrics Newcastle Golf Event

The event was designed to provide an informal, interactive experience for members while encouraging networking and engagement in a unique setting. Attendees took part in interactive golf simulation activities, allowing individuals of all abilities to participate.

Matrics Manchester Summer Social

The RICS Matrics Manchester May 2026 Summer Social was a huge success, bringing together professionals for an evening of networking in the Northern Quarter. Attendees enjoyed food by Bada Bing, refreshments, and supported LionHeart through ticket contributions.

Midlands

Matrics Leicester Paint a Pot

RICS Matrics Leicester organised a joint event with Women in Property Midlands to bring together women of all surveyor pathways and levels in their career, to network and have open informal discussions around being a women in construction. There where so many wonderful and inspirational conversations happening across the table creating a great energy in the room.

Matrics Birmingham Networking Event

In April, RICS Matrics Birmingham partnered with RTPI Young Planners Birmingham to deliver a standout networking event at Flight Club Birmingham and it proved to be a great success.

The event was completely sold out, with almost 120 young professionals in attendance. It was fantastic to see such a high turnout across multiple pathways within the built environment, bringing together both familiar faces and new connections.

The evening offered a lively mix of darts, networking, and insightful conversations, alongside plenty of friendly competition, creating the perfect balance of social interaction and professional engagement.

A huge thank you to Savills Birmingham, Maria McElvenney at Charsley Stone, and Devcomms for their sponsorship and generous support in making the event possible.

South

Matrics Bristol Final Assessment Masterclass

In March, RICS Matrics Bristol hosted a Final Assessment Masterclass in Bristol, designed to support candidates preparing for their APC. With expert guidance from Rachel Saint (Property Elite), attendees gained valuable insights, practical tips, and a clear understanding of what to expect at final assessment. We were also joined by two recently Chartered Surveyors, who shared their experiences and advice on successfully navigating the process. The session was a great success, and we look forward to delivering further CPD events later this year.

Matrics Bristol x Bristol Property Professionals Social

In May, RICS Matrics Bristol joined the Bristol Property Professionals (BPP) monthly social as part of our ongoing aim to support local networks and strengthen cross-industry connections. Around 40 attendees joined us on a sunny evening, making the most of the roof terrace setting while networking in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Matrics Kent Padel Networking Event

In May, RICS Matrics Kent hosted its first Padel event at Square One Padel in Ashford, welcoming a fantastic turnout of built environment professionals. Attendees enjoyed 90 minutes of play, followed by drinks and informal networking, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. The event provided a great opportunity to connect with peers, build industry relationships and experience one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. A big thank you to Langley for sponsoring, and to everyone involved in making the evening such a success.

Matrics Hampshire Presentation Skills Workshop

RICS Matrics Hampshire delivered a Presentation Skills Workshop led by Sarina Mann, tailored for property professionals and APC candidates. The session focused on structuring and delivering clear, confident APC presentations, with practical advice on engaging assessors, managing nerves and effectively showcasing experience. Attendees left with valuable insights and had the opportunity to connect with peers in a supportive environment..

Matrics Surrey Goat Yoga Wellbeing Event

RICS Matrics Surrey hosted a unique Wellbeing Goat Yoga experience, offering members the chance to unwind and recharge in a relaxed setting. Combining yoga with the company of rescue goats, the event provided a refreshing break from day-to-day work and a fun way to connect with others. Thank you to Curchod & Co LLP for their generous support in making the event possible.

Matrics London Coffee Mornings

Our regular RICS Matrics London event, co-hosted with the Future Foundation Network, offers a fantastic opportunity for members to connect and grow their networks, typically welcoming around 60 attendees.

Matrics London Evening Networking with Future Foundations Network

We recently hosted an evening of pizza, drinks, and networking at NowyStyl’s London showroom. This event brought together a diverse audience across different professional levels and pathways, reflecting the strength of our ongoing partnership with Future Foundations Network and NowyStyl.

Matrics London New Multi-Disciplinary Networking Series

April marked the launch of our new regular networking series, led by the London Vice-Chair. This exciting initiative brings together a range of early careers networks, including:

CIOB, RTPI, London Property Alliance, Junior Property Litigation Association, Savills Apprenticeship Committee, and Bayes Real Estate Club.

Matrics London CPD, Seminars & APC Support

We have also delivered a strong programme of professional development opportunities, including a CPD session on loss and expense claims at Pick Everard, a seminar at Barings’ London HQ, featuring senior leaders sharing valuable insights and a APC Hot Topics webinar with Property Elite.

Matrics London Run Club & Rock Climbing

We are continuing to introduce more informal and social ways to connect including our Run Club encouraging active networking, followed by food and drinks and our first-ever rock-climbing event was a great success and one to watch for the future!