Rics in crisis
Housing demand still weak as mortgage affordability remains ‘stretched’, says RICS
Stabilisation of interest rates offers glimmer of hope to struggling sector
RICS launches election manifesto ahead of party conferences
Body asks parties to commit to housing delivery strategy
RICS publishes second edition of whole life carbon assessments standard
Updated version expanded to encompass all built assets across the world
RICS names replacement members of standards and regulations board
Appointments follows last month’s mass walkout in protest at plans to break up the board
All members of RICS standards and regulation board resign
Walkout follows governing council move to transfer responsibilities to newly created knowledge and practice committee
RICS outlines its version of events on standards and regulation board resignations
Q&A published on institution’s website claims to explain why entire board walked out following row over responsibilities rejig
RICS appoints real estate guru and former army captain as new CEO
Justin Young will lead organisation as it seeks to move on from 2021 governance scandal
RICS role for Arcadis man
Simon Rawlinson to chair group’s Knowledge and Practice committee
UK housing demand ‘subdued’ by high borrowing costs, says RICS
Bank of England raise rates for twelfth successive month to 4.5%
Workloads on the rise in first quarter, RICS says
Infrastructure the star sector but private housing continues to lag