RICS

Est. 1868
501-1,000 employees Real Estate

About RICS

We are RICS.

Everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact

Expertise

Land, Property, Construction, Sustainability, Real Estate, Architecture, Commercial, Planning, Civil Engineering, Oil & Energy, Environment, Building Materials, Management Consulting, and Infrastructure

Housing market edges towards stability as rent expectations rise
  • 10 Sep 2026

The housing market showed further signs of stabilisation in August, with buyer demand and agreed sales moving away from recent lows. However, both indicators remained negative, whilst interest rate...

Upholding standards and professionalism: SRB's Q3 update
  • 10 Sep 2026

As we move through the year's third quarter, I want to update members and stakeholders on the work the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB) has been doing to uphold standards across the profession,...

Engaging with the Australian local government sector
  • 09 Sep 2026

It was a privilege for RICS to be able to take part in the recent Australian Local Government Association’s Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress on 24–26 August.

RICS at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026: Exploring digital innovation and construction's future
  • 08 Sep 2026

From AI and digital twins to data-driven risk management and building safety, these sessions will provide practical insights, expert perspectives and real-world examples to help you navigate change...

AI-generated surveying websites
  • 01 Sep 2026

RICS has recently become aware of a number of fraudulent, AI-generated websites promoting surveying services that claim an affiliation with RICS or RICS-regulated members.

Building Safety Act Frequently Asked Questions
  • 01 Sep 2026

On 5th July 2021, the Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament. Here we answer Frequently Asked Questions.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO – January 2026
  • 20 Jan 2026

As we move into the new year, it’s a good time to reflect on our recent achievements and ready ourselves for what lies ahead. We have spent the last couple of years laying strong foundations that h...

Transfer slabs in buildings: Advice and FAQs
  • 19 Jan 2026

This page contains answers to frequently asked questions and advice for the public and members regarding transfer slabs in tall buildings.

HKMU Signs MoU with RICS to advance talent development in the real estate sector
  • 16 Jan 2026

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understan...