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Welcome to RICS

As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Q4 2024 Global Performance Report

Read our latest highlights and continued progress in many areas, including standards development, member engagement, and supporting a diverse next gen

Global Members Committee Member and UK & Ireland World Regional Board Chair

We are now recruiting for the dual role of GMC Member and UKI WRB Chair.

Sector Standards

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Rules of Conduct

RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

Join an RICS Board, Committee or Engagement Group

Black Book

Assessment Platform

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Reporting Concerns

Membership renewals are overdue for 2025

Please note, if you have not renewed for 2025 your membership has expired. Renew now to avoid an additional reinstatement fee and process.

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News & Insights

Office real estate's comeback in a diversified market

The commercial real estate (CRE) landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC) is undergoing significant transformation, driven by economic shifts, geopolitical complexities and evolving market dynamics.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - May 2025

Today we’re opening applications as we search for our next RICS Senior Vice President (SVP), and I’d like to encourage all chartered members (MRICS/FRICS) who are passionate about the future of RICS to consider applying.

RICS decides on rules for UK public sector valuer rotation in new report

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a report on UK public sector valuer rotation.

CityLife: redefining urban living sustainably

How have sustainability and wellbeing been incorporated into the design and construction of CityWave, the latest addition to the CityLife development in Milan?

Survey of the Profession goes live 22 May 2025 — please check your email inbox and share your views

The first edition of our biannual global Survey of the Profession will be open between 19 May – 20 June 2025 and we’d like to hear from you.

Women in Construction Scholarship: Winning and Highly Commended Essays

RICS is committed to fostering greater diversity in the construction adjudication sector and is advocating for greater representation of women in adjudication roles.

RICS announces CPD framework updates

The Standards and Regulation Board (SRB) has approved important changes to strengthen RICS’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework, following a comprehensive review led by the CPD framework steering group.

US-UK Trade Deal: An opportunity to strengthen the built environment

The US-UK Trade Deal marks a positive deepening of economic ties, with our built and natural environment’s future hinging on fruitful cooperation and collaboration across borders.

RICS responds to NTS decision to withdraw guidance for estates and lettings professionals

This guidance was developed to provide clarity for professionals, helping them meet their legal obligations under Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

RICS Residential Property Monitor April 2025

Housing market sales and demand dip as economic uncertainty weighs on confidence

Cladding External Wall System (EWS) FAQs

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

Shaping RICS’ future: understanding the upcoming SVP election process

The role of the RICS Senior Vice President is an opportunity to step forward and play a defining part in shaping the future trajectory of the Institution.

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

Webinar

Designated Professional Body Scheme for General Insurance Distribution Activities Workshop (UK)

Thu 23 Jan 2025 – Thu 17 Jul 2025 • 09:30 - 11:00 CUT • 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

Client Money Workshop

Thu 30 Jan 2025 – Thu 24 Jul 2025 • 09:30 - 11:30 CUT • 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Red Book

RICS Red Book Compliance Workshop

Tue 18 Mar 2025 – Wed 10 Dec 2025 • 08:00 - 18:30 CUT • 3.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Web Class

UK & Ireland Residential Retrofit - 5 Part Series

Tue 6 May 2025 – Tue 3 Jun 2025 • 08:30 - 10:00 CUT • 7.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £258

+ VAT

Webinar

Global Valuation for Non Valuers - 3 Part Series

Wed 7 May 2025 – Wed 21 May 2025 • 09:30 - 11:00 CUT • 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

DRS Training Courses

Adjudication Competencies Programme for RICS Panellists

Thu 08 May 2025 - Thu 12 Jun 2025 • 09:00 - 17:00 BST • 24 Hours Formal CPD • Adjudication • RICS Offices, please check below for location

From £395

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Adjudication Competencies Programme

Thu 08 May 2025 - Thu 12 Jun 2025 • 09:00 - 17:00 BST • 24 Hours Formal CPD • Adjudication • RICS Offices – see below for location

From £425

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

RICS Mediation Training Programme India

Mon 12 May 2025 - Sat 17 May 2025 • 08:30 - 17:30 IST • 50 hours CPD • IIAC Delhi, Plot no 6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi, 110070

From ₹75000

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate

Mon 12 May 2025 – Fri 18 Jul 2025 • 07:30 - 15:30 CUT • 26 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £2100

+ VAT

Web Class

Global Home Surveys in Practice - 3 Part Series

Thu 15 May 2025 – Thu 29 May 2025 • 08:30 - 10:30 CUT • 6 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Seminar

RICS Matrics Birmingham: Seminar - Liquid Waterproofing

Thu 15 May 2025 • 16:00 - 18:30 BST • RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2AA

Free

RICS Martics Aberdeen: Networking - Spring Social

Thu 15 May 2025 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST • Siberia Bar & Hotel, 9 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR

Free

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