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News & opinion 10 Jan 2020
Making a green resolution in 2020

With a new report showing that two-thirds of real estate and construction workers don't feel that environmental sustainability is at the centre of their employer's decision-making, this green resolution from RICS can help in 2020
News & opinion 7 Jan 2020
Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

Where the streets have no name, residents don’t exist – so an innovative approach by one charity has given residents in Kolkata a new lease of life
News & opinion 2 Jan 2020
2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Amie Silverwood explores the rising costs of renovating office space to stay up to date with the latest innovations and looks at how adopting international standards could help mitigate this
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
Lloyds Banking Group – pooled client accounts

RICS has been collaborating with Lloyds Banking Group regarding pooled client accounts held by RICS regulated firms with anti money laundering standards deemed to be insufficient.
News & opinion 20 Dec 2019
RICS response: Queen’s speech December 2019

RICS responds to the Queen's speech in the key areas of housing, fire safety, climate change and more
Press release 17 Dec 2019
What does a Conservative victory mean for our high streets?

Having secured a landslide victory in the election, what does a Conservative victory mean for the future of our high streets?
Press release 16 Dec 2019
New industry-wide process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

RICS, The Building Societies Association (BSA), and UK Finance have today agreed a new industry-wide valuation process which will help people buy and sell homes and re-mortgage in buildings above 18 metres (six storeys).
Press release 13 Dec 2019
RICS responds to the Conservative victory

RICS responds to the Conservative victory in the 2019 general election
Press release 13 Dec 2019
Conservative party wins landmark majority

The Conservative party has won an overall majority of 80 seats, its biggest general election victory since 1987
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...
Press release 12 Dec 2019
Housing market waits for election result

November 2019's RICS UK Residential Market Survey displays a continued stifling of the housing market - owing to ongoing political and economic unrest
News & opinion 10 Dec 2019
How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Vicky Green describes how on site digital data collection can offer a faster, more consistent and more flexible way of carrying out surveys than the traditional approach
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
News & opinion 4 Dec 2019
Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

To realise the potential of digitalisation we need to standardise while we digitise, says the RICS president
Press release 4 Dec 2019
Conservatives on climate change: energy and flood defence

RICS respond to the Conservative election manifesto's efforts to combat climate change
News & opinion 3 Dec 2019
How to: look after your data

It’s never going to be top of your list of priorities when running a small business, so how can you ensure you’re protecting your company and your clients’ information? We ask five experts for their views
News & opinion 3 Dec 2019
Nirvana in Leicester

Learie Gonsalves says that the profession can support diverse communities – but more must still be done to reflect our multiracial society
Press release 29 Nov 2019
Inspiring construction entrepreneur named ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year’

Blane Perrotton has been named UK Young Surveyor of the Year at the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards
Press release 28 Nov 2019
Labour on housing: addressing all aspects of the market

RICS respond to changes to the housing system proposed by Labour in their manifesto
Press release 28 Nov 2019
Conservatives on towns and cities: high street renewal

RICS' response to the Conservative manifesto, including transport, high street funding and devolution

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Making a green resolution in 2020

Addressing the unaddressed: innovation in India

2020 forecast: renovation costs are rising in the office sector

Lloyds Banking Group – pooled client accounts

RICS response: Queen’s speech December 2019

What does a Conservative victory mean for our high streets?

New industry-wide process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

RICS responds to the Conservative victory

Conservative party wins landmark majority

Property Journal: January-February 2020

Housing market waits for election result

How digital data collection can make surveys more efficient

Why understanding ADR is mandatory for surveyors

Opinion: Chris Brooke FRICS

Conservatives on climate change: energy and flood defence

How to: look after your data

Nirvana in Leicester

Inspiring construction entrepreneur named ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year’

Labour on housing: addressing all aspects of the market

Conservatives on towns and cities: high street renewal

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