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Press release 14 Aug 2019
Senior Partner at Gerald Eve appointed Chair of RICS UK & Ireland Board

Simon Prichard MRICS, Senior Partner at Gerald Eve has been appointed the new Chair of RICS’ UK & Ireland World Regional Board.
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.
Press release 6 Aug 2019
RICS release global best practice for consistent measurement of land

A draft guidance note - Measurement of Land for Development and Planning Purposes (1st edition) - is now open for consultation.
Press release 1 Aug 2019
Pledge150 delivers over 75 bed spaces for the young homeless

Our ambitious Pledge150 campaign with LandAid has delivered 76 bed spaces for young homeless people across the UK.
Press release 25 Jul 2019
Brexit still major drag on market behaviour

The Q2 2019 RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey results show trends of recent quarters remain in place.
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 18 Jul 2019
Construction sector loses patience with Brexit indecision

The markets’ patience with Brexit related indecision appears to be wearing thin.
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 8 Jul 2019
Flexible working the key to attracting & retaining more female talent

Flexible working options are key in making construction a more attractive and progressive career choice for female talent, according to an RICS poll.
Press release 4 Jul 2019
RICS is proud

Throughout Pride month we have recognised and celebrated our LGBT+ community, supporting them to achieve the full range of expression the rest of us enjoy.
Press release 2 Jul 2019
Policy position: Modern Methods of Construction

Offsite manufacture and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) represents an opportunity to address many of these issues in addition to increasing capacity and investment in the industry.
Press release 1 Jul 2019
Have your say: Procurement of facility management

We invite comments on our new draft code of practice: Procurement of facility management.
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.
Press release 10 Jun 2019
RICS’ first female president awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

The first female RICS President has been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Louise Brooke-Smith FRICS receives her OBE for services to the built environment and for promoting diversity and inclusion.
Press release 5 Jun 2019
Report calls for reassessment of tenement maintenance in Scotland

A report is calling for regular building inspections, the establishment of compulsory owners’ associations and Building Reserve Funds to be written into legislation to protect the future of Scotland’s tenement buildings.
Press release 20 May 2019
Young surveyors are on the rise

Young surveyors are on the rise, as more female surveyors are being recognised for their talent.
Press release 18 May 2019
Striking wedding venue named Yorkshire & Humber ‘Project of the Year’

Bolton Abbey’s beautiful new wedding venue, known as The Great Barn, has been named Yorkshire and Humber’s ‘Project of the Year’ at the RICS Awards 2019, Yorkshire & Humber.
Press release 16 May 2019
Heckington Windmill scoops top prize at RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands

Over 25 of the region’s most impressive and community beneficial property schemes battled it out for top honours at the RICS Awards, East Midlands where Heckington Windmill in Lincolnshire was named Project of the Year.
Press release 16 May 2019
Chapel Green schools competition at RICS Awards 2019, East of England

Over 25 of the region’s most impressive and community beneficial property schemes battled it out for top honours at the RICS Awards, East of England where Chapel Green SEN School in Norfolk was named Project of the Year.
Press release 15 May 2019
RICS elects new Senior Vice President

Clement Lau was today elected as RICS’ next Senior Vice President, one of its highest global member leadership positions.

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Senior Partner at Gerald Eve appointed Chair of RICS UK & Ireland Board

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

RICS release global best practice for consistent measurement of land

Pledge150 delivers over 75 bed spaces for the young homeless

Brexit still major drag on market behaviour

Strengthening land rights at the heart of tackling extreme inequality

Construction sector loses patience with Brexit indecision

New buyer interest rises for the first time since November 2016

Flexible working the key to attracting & retaining more female talent

RICS is proud

Policy position: Modern Methods of Construction

Have your say: Procurement of facility management

Little change in housing market in May

RICS’ first female president awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Report calls for reassessment of tenement maintenance in Scotland

Young surveyors are on the rise

Striking wedding venue named Yorkshire & Humber ‘Project of the Year’

Heckington Windmill scoops top prize at RICS Awards 2019, East Midlands

Chapel Green schools competition at RICS Awards 2019, East of England

RICS elects new Senior Vice President

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