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Latest Press Releases

Housing market challenges continue in lead-up to general election

The latest residential market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) provides food for thought for the UK's political parties as they gear up their campaigning ahead of the General Election on July 4.

RICS unveils new consumer guide to demystify property auctions for home buyers and sellers

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has today (5 June 2024), launched a new comprehensive and impartial guide to assist consumers in making fully informed choices when buying or selling property at auction.

RICS finalises appointments to its Standards and Regulation Board (SRB)

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces the appointment of members to its permanent Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

UK General Election: An election to empower a sustainable future

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister, the UK will now go to the polls in a General Election to be held on 4 July, 2024.

Buyer demand cools although market keeps a steady flame as property listings increase in April

The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results (April 2024), shows the recent recovery in buyer demand has mellowed slightly, with the market seeming to have been impacted by the slight increase in mortgage rates over the last few weeks.

UK construction sector stabilises with a promising boost for housing on the horizon

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) latest UK Construction Monitor for Q1 2024, shows a slightly more optimistic picture of the market this time round, supported by an overall improved economy.

Significant repurposing of office space across UK, although tenant demand rising in the capital

The Commercial property market in the UK showed some improvement in Q1 2024, according to the latest RICS Commercial Property – although certain areas of the market continue to struggle against structural headwinds.

Marching ahead: Buyer demand puts spring in the step of the housing market

The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results (March 2024) show a steady improvement in sentiment, with buyer demand and sales expectations going forward seeing a rise in positivity. Meanwhile, stability in house prices has also been reported.

RICS launches consultation on the valuation of pubs and other licensed leisure premises

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), today (25 March), launches a consultation on the valuation of licensed premises, including public houses, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

RICS Launch Pioneering New Standard to Revolutionise Retrofitting Practices across the UK

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), have today (19 March 2024), launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard following an extensive eight week-long consultation period.

RICS concerns on Building Control Profession registration

Ahead of the 6 April 2024 deadline for the registration of building control professionals in England and Wales, RICS have written to the UK and Welsh Government to express concerns that a vast number of experts will not register in time.