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The cost-of-living crisis and Bank of England rate hikes have caused a slowdown in the commercial property market in Scotland and the outlook has therefore become more cautious, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Survey. Occupier demand for commercia

In a move towards ensuring the built environment is more representative of the society it serves, six leading membership bodies have launched a 45-point action plan to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector. The action plan has been developed by a dedicated working group, with represe

House prices in Scotland are expected to rise amid a fall in buyer demand, according to the latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Nine leading experts have today been appointed by the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS) to lead the implementation of the Valuation Review recommendations.

Chartered surveyors across the world have highlighted that cost and a lack of skilled professionals are not only hampering workloads but are also holding back the construction sector from progressing in terms of innovation and sustainable practices, detailed in the first RICS Digitalisation in cons

Jennifer Campbell, head of rural agency at DM Hall and a property professional with over 20 years’ experience, has shown it’s never too late to secure high-end professional qualifications by this month securing full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Accep

The winners of the RICS Awards 2022 in Scotland have been revealed and some of the most impressive recent building projects from the local area are on the list. Canonmills Garden in Edinburgh has won the residential project award, while Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen won the heritage award and Ca

Scottish house prices continued to edge upwards, but some forward-looking indicators softened slightly, according to the April RICS Residential MarketSurvey.

Construction market activity continues to rise in Scotland despite rising material costs and ongoing skill shortages but the sector doesn’t expect to make a profit this year, the Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Monitor has revealed.

Six of the UK's largest built environment bodies have teamed up to sign a joint agreement committing them to work to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector. 

New buyer enquiries in Scotland’s housing market are not yet translating into increased sales activity due to the lack of supply of properties to the market, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey. A net balance of 29% of respondents in Scotland said that there was an increase

Some of Scotland’s most impressive recent building projects have been shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2022.  The projects, which include a university campus, a care home, a gallery, and the headquarters of golf will be judged by an expert judging

The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to 0% on home energy saving measures has been broadly welcomed by contractors and trade bodies, though calls remain for the UK Government to support and incentivise people in undertaking retrofitting and other projects through further public support and i

A LinkedIn group that focuses on bringing like-minded professionals who recognise the benefits of working collaboratively to avoid conflict and manage disputes at an early stage has been created by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Many in the group will have been invited because

A new framework from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is set to improve building use, supporting more flexible work and putting people at the centre of decisions.