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How we regulate

How we regulate

Learn how we mitigate risks that might cause harm to consumers and businesses.

We focus on those issues our professionals and firms need to get right to offer clients a safe marketplace, inspire confidence, and maintain the reputation of the profession. With regulation staff working in RICS offices around the world, we are ideally placed to be an effective regulator for our global profession.

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Regulatory governance and rules

Find out about our independently led Regulatory Board, Conduct and Appeal Committee, and our published rules and procedures

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Professional Portal

Our professional portal supplies our members with easy access to their RICS details and the ability to apply for Regulation.

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Assurance

We provide guidance and support for professionals on how to work to our standards and mitigate risk

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Investigations

We investigate cases where we believe we may need to take disciplinary action to protect the public or uphold standards

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Disciplinary process

We consider disciplinary action if an investigation reveals a serious matter supported by evidence.

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Regulatory support

Discover how to stay compliant with key industry requirements.

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CPD compliance guide

RICS professionals complete and record at least 20 hours of CPD a year

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Valuer registration

The independent quality assurance process of valuer registration reinforces the highest professional standards

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Do you have concerns?

Find out how to tells us your concerns or provide information about a Regulated Member.