Welcome to RICS

As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

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Find out about your professional fees, how to renew your status, apply for one of our concessions and how to pay your renewal fee.

RICS Professional Skills & Development Training

RICS Professional Skills & Development Training can help your business close the skills gap with bespoke, corporate, in-house training delivered by experts in the Built Environment.

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RICS Valuation - Global Standards 'Red Book'

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RICS consumer guides

Navigating property decisions can be overwhelming. RICS has created a library of free, easy-to-understand consumer guides to help.

News & Insights

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DRS 50 Panel Member Spotlight – Janey Milligan

Today, we speak with Janey Milligan—a highly respected adjudicator, arbitrator, mediator and expert determiner—who reflects on her day‑to‑day work, her journey into dispute resolution, and the insights she has gained from decades of supporting fair and effective outcomes in construction disputes.

RICS Celebrates Accreditation Milestone with Ankara University and Strengthens Ties with YÖKAK

Anna Galiano met with Prof. Dr. Ramazan Bayindir and RICS members, candidates, and students to advance our education standards in Türkiye.

UKREiiF: RICS leads talks on skills, technology, housing and sustainability

At this year’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026, RICS will once again take a leading role in bringing together key voices from the built environment.

Single Construction Regulator – RICS consultation response

In December 2025, the government published the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus, setting out its proposals for the creation of a coherent regulatory system.

Building Safety Act information centre

Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

DRS marks 50 years with a spectacular anniversary Gala Dinner at RICS HQ

On Tuesday evening, RICS HQ was transformed as DRS celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner to thank the people who over the years have contributed so much to making DRS the success it has become. The event brought together past and present members, colleagues, and supporters of DRS for an evenin

GNSS Spoofing and mitigation in the Arabian Gulf

Geospatial Professional Practice Update & Latest Regional Developments (as of March 24th 2026)

Valuation Compliance Framework: firm pilot programme

The Valuation Compliance Framework (VCF) is a new firm‑level approach designed to support consistent, high‑quality valuation practice across the profession.

A Talk with Tim Säuberlich - RICS Candidate Newsletter Interview

Profession & Standards

RICS develops and enforces leading international standards, protecting consumers and businesses by ensuring the utmost level of professionalism is employed across the built and natural environment.

The regulatory functions of RICS relating to Standards and Professional Development are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).

Profession & Standards

Profession & Standards Quick Links

RICS Valuation - Global Standards ('Red Book')

Black Book

Fire Safety

Rules of conduct

RICS Professional Development Packages

Embrace your professional development, navigate your way to professional status or drive your organisation forward with our support packages.

Upcoming Training and Events

• Online

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DRS Training Courses

Diploma in Arbitration

• 420 hours structured CPD • Online

£3780

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (Sub-Saharan Africa)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Online

From R45000

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Diploma in International Arbitration (MENA)

• 600 hours structured CPD • Dispute Resolution • Online

From د.إ22725

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DRS Training Courses

Expert Witness Certificate - Australia

• 26 hours structured CPD • Online

From $3900

+ GST

Conference

Built Environment European Summit 2026

Mon 19 Oct 2026 - Tue 20 Oct 2026 • 17:00 - 17:00 EET

From €220

+ VAT

Conference

DRS Conference: The future of ADR

Thu 22 Oct 2026 • 09:00 - 17:00 GMT • RICS, Parliament Square, London

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What are the benefits of RICS membership?

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