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News & opinion 26 Sep 2019
RICS welcome new government commitment to metro mayors and city devolution

Metro mayors and city leaders are setting aside political differences to call for more powers and control over their own destiny.
News & opinion 25 Sep 2019
Jeremy Corbyn's speech: Ambitious, bold, and repeated

There was a sense of deja-vu in Jeremy Corbyn’s leader’s speech; with echoes of statements we heard at last year’s Labour conference in Liverpool: Brexit, housing, nationalisation and electioneering.
News & opinion 23 Sep 2019
Global contracts - a multi-layered structure

Working in the global construction market requires a nuanced understanding of politics and regulation to inform contract decisions, says Dr Nelson Ogunshakin
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 10 Sep 2019
RICS response to Worcester Park Fire

We are saddened to hear of the Worcester Park fire, but relieved that on this occasion nobody was hurt.
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
Press release 3 Sep 2019
RICS Housing Hub to cement industry wide approach to build more homes

Influential property professionals and organisations will unite at a unique housing expo hosted by RICS this month, to present a united front to politicians and advisors in demonstrating expertise and commitment in making the hous...
News & opinion 2 Sep 2019
BCIS Schedule of rates and price books updated for 2020

Costs have generally risen between 1.8% to 3.8% over the last 12 months. However, the picture is not the same across all trades.
News & opinion 30 Aug 2019
Can we expect more changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax Regime?

Is the burden of SDLT about to shifted from the buyer to the seller?
News & opinion 21 Aug 2019
Policy Statement: Private Rented Sector in England

We have produced a policy statement in the face of continued government interference in the PRS which is causing landlords to leave the market; leakage of stock into sale; and lowers standards for tenants.
News & opinion 16 Aug 2019
Is the surveying industry ready to collaborate on big data?

BIM, Internet of Things, 3D scanning… we’ve never had so much data on our hands. Our panel of proptech experts find out how built environment professionals can make the most of this golden opportunity.
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.
News & opinion 13 Aug 2019
Takeover Code: updated Rule 29 for asset valuation

The Takeover Panel have published changes to Rule 29 for asset valuation.
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 29 Jul 2019
Housebuilders’ costs rising as output continues to increase

The BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI) calculated using housebuilders' costs for 1Q2019 show an increase of 0.9% on the previous quarter.
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.
News & opinion 24 Jul 2019
RICS contribution to Pride month

RICS rounded off their Pride month celebrations by marching in the London Pride parade on Saturday 6 July.
News & opinion 22 Jul 2019
BCIS forecasts for the FM sector: July 2019

Maintenance costs, as measured by the All-in Maintenance Cost Index, rose by 4.2% in the year to 1st quarter 2019.
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 4 Jul 2019
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RICS welcome new government commitment to metro mayors and city devolution

Jeremy Corbyn's speech: Ambitious, bold, and repeated

Global contracts - a multi-layered structure

Positivity leaks out of market as uncertainty sees residential sales fall

RICS response to Worcester Park Fire

Opinion: Money laundering in the property world

RICS Housing Hub to cement industry wide approach to build more homes

BCIS Schedule of rates and price books updated for 2020

Can we expect more changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax Regime?

Policy Statement: Private Rented Sector in England

Is the surveying industry ready to collaborate on big data?

What if: blockchain took over property transactions?

Takeover Code: updated Rule 29 for asset valuation

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

Housebuilders’ costs rising as output continues to increase

Does Measurement Matter?

RICS contribution to Pride month

BCIS forecasts for the FM sector: July 2019

New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

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