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Subdued momentum persists in UK housing market amidst Autumn Budget uncertainty

The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reveals that subdued momentum continued to characterise the housing market in September.

RICS responds to major changes in home buying and selling

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes today’s announcement that the UK Government will launch a consultation on wide-ranging reforms to the home buying and selling process.

Understanding the RICS Home survey standard proposal

RICS is updating the Home survey standard. Our objective is to ensure that it keeps pace with an evolving market and continues to meet the needs of consumers and surveyors.

RICS Black Country: Spotlight on Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor

Against a backdrop of historic canals, old industrial plots, and ambitious architectural renderings, a panel of experts gathered during Wolverhampton Business Week to explore how Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor could redefine the city’s future.

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS to become RICS Senior Vice President for 2026

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026.

Showcasing excellence in Yorkshire and Humberside: RICS Awards finalists

The RICS UK Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork, and companies.

Meet the new Chair of the Qatar Regional Advisory Board

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Hamilton MRICS as the new Chair of the Qatar Regional Advisory Board.

5 Reasons to Train as a Construction Adjudicator

Here are five reasons to train as a construction adjudicator, and why the RICS Diploma in Adjudication is a smart next step.

Interview with Amna Al Owais, Deputy Director at DIFC Courts

As mediation gains traction across the UAE, the launch of the DIFC Courts Mediation Centre marks a significant step forward.

Arbitration – adding another string to the chartered surveyor’s bow

In this time of changing economic and political direction, it is important that chartered surveyors evolve and adapt their services and skills to enable their businesses to survive and thrive.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – September 2025

It’s been more than two years since I stepped into position as RICS CEO, and in that time my overarching goal has been to drive positive strategic change for RICS. I’m focused on creating the environment, opportunities and influence that best support both members and the public interest.

The ever-changing role and duties of the Expert Witness

The use of experts to inform legal proceedings is nothing new. The ancient Romans, for example, occasionally employed handwriting specialists and land surveyors as legal experts.

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Spotlight on Walsall

Recently our Black Country Local Member Group hosted an insight event on Walsall Council's £1.5Bn regeneration and investment programme.

Bridging Global and Local: The Growing Influence of RICS Qualifications in Japan’s Real Estate

This article explores the impact and relevance of RICS qualifications in the Japanese real estate market, comparing it with local credentials and highlighting its role in addressing emerging market trends.

China Commercial Enterprise Space Low Carbon Property Survey Questionnaire

As the global professional body in the built environment, RICS plays a pivotal role in collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and universities in each local market.

Client perspective: what makes a good project manager?

As an experience client, Ann Allen MBE FRICS, reflects on what qualities and skills make a good project manager

How closing the infrastructure gap for Indigenous Communities is key to achieving Canada's ESG goals

BTY Group is a leading quantity surveying, project management and construction advisory consultancy established in 1978. The firm is a longstanding member of RICS with a diverse staff of more than 160 professionals, including chartered surveyors, project managers and engineers.

RICS Property Investment Forum 2024

The RICS Property Investment Forum was set up in response to the global financial crisis (GFC) and convenes up to four times a year.

The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

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Building a sustainable future: the incredible potential of self-healing concrete

Concrete plays a crucial role in the building structures that shape our modern world, but its inherent susceptibility to cracking and deterioration over time raises questions about long-term durability. Can self-healing concrete revolutionise the way we protect and maintain our structures?

RICS responds to Michael Gove’s speech on the National Planning Policy Framework

In a speech in Central London yesterday, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced plans to ‘supercharge’ development across the UK as part of the recently unveiled National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RICS reaction to the Scottish Budget 2024-2025

On Tuesday, the Scottish Government published its draft budget for 2024-2025.

Supporting Defra through carbon measurement

DEFRA launched its Timber in Construction roadmap, with RICS as a member of the working group.

Cushman & Wakefield reduce carbon production through re-purposing and recycling

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise the need to protect and promote sustainable value. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible sustainability goals.