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RICS publishes updated standard for multi-storey residential buildings with cladding

RICS has published the second edition of its UK professional standard, Secured lending valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding, providing updated guidance for RICS members and regulated firms undertaking valuations for secured lending purposes.

Construction activity weakens as credit and cost pressures intensify in wake of Middle East conflct

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Construction Monitor report for Q1 2026, the UK construction sector experienced a soft start with workloads declining across most major sectors and forward-looking sentiment weakening.

Credit conditions weaken as UK commercial property market feels geopolitical uncertainty

The RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor for Q1 2026 found a clear shift in market mood following the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

RICS and global partners launch CLEAR to align whole-life carbon reporting across built environment

RICS has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting (CLEAR); a global initiative designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions across the global built environment.

UK housing market slows as ongoing Middle East conflict raises borrowing costs

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey for March 2026 found the market losing momentum as rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on buyer confidence and sales activity. New buyer enquiries fell to a net balance of -39%, down from

RICS launches consultation on updated party wall practice guidance

RICS has launched a consultation on the draft 8th edition of Party Wall Legislation and Procedure, inviting feedback from surveyors, legal professionals, dispute resolution practitioners and other stakeholders involved in party wall matters in England and Wales.

RICS CEO comments on the publication of the Future Homes and Building Standards

RICS comments on US Government’s Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Executive Order

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the U.S. Government’s efforts to expand responsible access to mortgage credit and address housing affordability challenges across the United States.

RICS publishes updated service charge residential management code

New professional standard aims to raise transparency, improve practice and support better outcomes for landlords, leaseholders and managing agents.

UK housing market confidence remains fragile as global headwinds weigh on near-term outlook

The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey shows a housing market still struggling for momentum, with renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on buyer sentiment and near-term expectations.

RICS calls for expressions of interest in new data, analytics and intelligence pathway

RICS is leading change and innovation in the built environment through today’s announcement of a pilot programme for a new Data, Analytics and Intelligence pathway to become a chartered surveyor.

New chartered designation now available for civil engineering surveyors as RICS partners with CICES

Civil engineering surveyors may now further demonstrate their expertise through a new professional designation launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

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RICS publishes updated standard for multi-storey residential buildings with cladding

Construction activity weakens as credit and cost pressures intensify in wake of Middle East conflct

Credit conditions weaken as UK commercial property market feels geopolitical uncertainty

RICS and global partners launch CLEAR to align whole-life carbon reporting across built environment

UK housing market slows as ongoing Middle East conflict raises borrowing costs

RICS launches consultation on updated party wall practice guidance

RICS CEO comments on the publication of the Future Homes and Building Standards

RICS comments on US Government’s Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Executive Order

RICS publishes updated service charge residential management code

UK housing market confidence remains fragile as global headwinds weigh on near-term outlook

RICS calls for expressions of interest in new data, analytics and intelligence pathway

New chartered designation now available for civil engineering surveyors as RICS partners with CICES

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