In a complex and rapidly changing marketplace, clients seek confidence and security. Obtaining ‘Regulated by RICS’ status allows your firm to meet this need. It shows the world that your firm practises to globally recognised ethical and professional standards. More than 10,000 firms have already successfully registered.
As a regulated firm you will use the industry respected ‘Regulated by RICS’ designation, which conveys to the marketplace that your firm:
This tells potential clients that you can be trusted to deliver high standards of service. Regulated by RICS conveys a consistent message of confidence and quality to your clients whether they are local, national or international. Through our presence in the major financial centres of the world, we promote the value of Regulated by RICS to the clients you work with.
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We also provide regulated firms with guidance and support on embedding best practice through professional standards. Through our programme of regulatory assurance and advice, regulation by RICS:
You can register your firm by downloading our Firm Details Form and emailing a completed version to regulation@rics.org. We will then send your nominated Contact Officer an invitation to complete the registration through our Firms Portal.
Firms that register to be Regulated by RICS must meet the requirements set out in the Rules for the Registration of Firms. Regulated firms agree to observe and comply with RICS Rules of Conduct for Firms, including working to RICS standards. This means your firm will also need to have the following:
There is no cost for registering.
Regulated firms can be found easily by clients on ricsfirms.com – our global database of surveying firms.
As a regulated firm you can sponsor your RICS valuers for RICS valuer registration to reduce risk on a broader scale and disseminate best practice to your entire company.
To deregister your firm, please complete and return our form.
