Including a glossary of relevant terms, this note offers guidance for valuers who are instructed to provide market value, or market rent, for properties used as data centres.

Topics covered include:

  • Data centre requirements
  • Terms of leases and licenses
  • Inspection and measurement
  • Valuation considerations

Please note, this standard is currently being reviewed. Please contact cgolding@rics.org to express an interest in getting involved with this.

Red Book Global Standards (effective 31 Jan 2025) are the overarching professional standards for valuations undertaken by RICS members and firms.

The 2011 document is now archived. It can be found on iSurv here or through our knowledge and information services: knowledge@rics.org.