RICS commence public consultation on advice to valuers regarding cladding

Getting business rates advice safely - guide for ratepayers

The cost of business rates and their administration can be substantial. Ratepayers often need advice on liability and how assessments are challenged

Planning and Infrastructure Act secures Royal Assent - with implementation and NPPF reforms next

As 2025 draws to an end, Royal Assent was given to the Planning and Infrastructure Act - legislation critical to UK Government to support its aim of delivering 1.5 million new homes and infrastructure investment.

RICS responds to the Government’s plans for a Single Construction Regulator

RICS welcomes the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)’s prospectus setting out its proposals for the design of its single construction regulator.

RICS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progress Report 2025

Following our progress reports for RICS diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities, published in 2023 and 2024, we are proud to share updates on what has been accomplished in 2025 with our employees, members and our wider stakeholders.

Finding your place - in a world of Quantity Surveying

As most Australian QS’s would say, “I fell into quantity surveying” and I am no exception.

Protecting consumers and strengthening professional integrity: a year-end perspective

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the work we have done together to uphold the integrity of our profession and strengthen the trust placed in RICS members by their clients and the wider public.

Asi fue 2025. Mensaje del Chairman

2025 ha sido un año lleno de noticias. Empecemos con las nuevas publicaciones RICS.

Consultation launched for housing stock condition survey code of practice

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation for a new code of practice for residential stock condition surveys.

Turning ambition into action: housing and climate resilience as the grand challenges post-COP30

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) marks a turning point for the profession as the sector takes steps to turn commitments into outcome-based actions.