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News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Property Journal: January-February 2020

Space-hungry, land-poor cities around the world are looking for creative approaches to space – so this issue goes in both directions to discuss airspace development and mega-basements, as well as dealing with topics from sustainab...
News & opinion 13 Dec 2019
Land Journal: January–February 2020

This edition looks at land surveying around the world, tackling issues such as land value capture, governance and valuation for smart cities, land readjustment in urban expansion, and management of finite sand resources.
News & opinion 9 Dec 2019
Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Dispute resolution is an invaluable skill that RICS can develop with their specialist knowledge and experience
Press release 14 Nov 2019
Seasonal slowdown, Brexit, and a general election haunt the housing market

The October 2019 UK Residential Market Survey shows a continued decline in housing sales, in the face of political and economic unrest
News & opinion 17 Oct 2019
Get switched on to rights of light - understanding the basics

How can you benefit from a 'right to light'? Angela Gregson dives deep into how this landowner easement arises
Press release 10 Oct 2019
Buyers and sellers don't respond to continued uncertainty

The September 2019 RICS UK Residential Market Survey shows housing sales remaining subdued, and buyer demand and supply slipping into negative territory.
News & opinion 3 Oct 2019
Property Journal: October-November 2019

Efficiency in residential energy use and public estate management are among the topics covered in this issue.
Press release 1 Oct 2019
ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

ICMS 2nd edition will help bring greater confidence to an industry critical to creating communities, according to Ken Creighton.
News & opinion 30 Sep 2019
ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

ICMS 2 presents a globally standardised way of cost reporting for portfolios, programs and projects around the world.
News & opinion 27 Sep 2019
Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

As cities grow and face new challenges of utilising inner-city space, does built heritage still have a place?
Press release 12 Sep 2019
Positivity leaks out of market as uncertainty sees residential sales fall

Survey results point to a renewed deterioration in sales expectations over the near term.
News & opinion 9 Sep 2019
Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

We must all work together to raise awareness of money laundering in property, says Duncan Hames
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
What if: blockchain took over property transactions?

Using a distributed ledger will make real estate deals more secure and more streamlined, argues Dr Bob Duncan.
Press release 8 Aug 2019
New government needs to view housing market as a whole, not separate parts

As the new government beds in, the July 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey results show some of the improvement seen in near term expectations for sales and prices partially reversed.
News & opinion 25 Jul 2019
Does Measurement Matter?

Steve Ashcroft MRICS, Managing Director of Paragon Surveys, tells us more about why measuring to our International Property Measurement Standards matters.
Press release 24 Jul 2019
Strengthening land rights at the heart of tackling extreme inequality

Better land governance will help the world address climate change, rapid urbanisation and food, water and resource scarcity, RICS Managing Director Neil Shah says.
Press release 11 Jul 2019
New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

A more stable trend is now emerging in the UK housing market, according to the latest results for the RICS UK Residential Market Survey.
Press release 13 Jun 2019
Little change in housing market in May

Declines in the interest of new buyers in purchasing a home showed signs of stabilising in May, in the wake of the decision to extend the deadline for withdrawal from the EU till the end of October.
News & opinion 29 May 2019
What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

The city state has become one of the world’s most adept at squeezing every last drop out of its most precious commodity.
News & opinion 15 May 2019
Innovative new flood defence projects

Tackling the 'new normal' of flooding has never been more pressing. Robyn Wilson profiles three innovative ways of managing the risks of flooding.

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Property Journal: January-February 2020

Land Journal: January–February 2020

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Seasonal slowdown, Brexit, and a general election haunt the housing market

Get switched on to rights of light - understanding the basics

Buyers and sellers don't respond to continued uncertainty

Property Journal: October-November 2019

ICMS 2nd edition brings greater transparency to construction costs

ICMS 2nd edition: an international cost model for life cycle costs

Is there a place for heritage in smart cities?

Positivity leaks out of market as uncertainty sees residential sales fall

Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

What if: blockchain took over property transactions?

New government needs to view housing market as a whole, not separate parts

Does Measurement Matter?

Strengthening land rights at the heart of tackling extreme inequality

New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

Little change in housing market in May

What we can learn from Singapore’s water management?

Innovative new flood defence projects

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