RICS commence public consultation on advice to valuers regarding cladding

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.

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 Brigden, Business Director at Amey, will join together to tell the story of the transformation of the Core Valley Lines into the CVL Metro.

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.

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.

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.

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.