The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a new edition of its Global Red Book, making several crucial updates on the use of AI in valuation and the mandatory implementation of ESG principles.

Due to publish soon, the latest revision of BS 9991 - the UK's key fire safety standard for residential buildings - represents a critical advancement in fire safety regulation. 

This guidance is intended to help RICS members and regulated firms understand how the Rules of Conduct apply to the use of social media, and what RICS will take into account when concerns about social media use are reported.

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the National Housing Federation (NHF) are working towards developing a stock condition survey standard for the UK's social housing sector.

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The latest RICS UK Residential Property Survey found the UK's residential property sector brightened slightly in July. Average mortgage rates lowered slightly during the month as the market correctly anticipated a rate cut by the Bank of England.

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Rickards Oliver is a family business established, owned, and run by husband and wife team Richard Ballam and Monica Ballam. All surveying and valuation work is carried out by Richard who is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer with over 20 years’ experience.

Expectations forecast a slightly more promising outlook for sales activity across the UK following the general election and the prospect of a fall in mortgage rates.