Rics in crisis
Government to have power to investigate the RICS’ governance
New Levelling Up Bill will allow ministers to appoint independent person to report on institution
Surveyors warned to review anti-money laundering policies following Russia sanctions
RICS suggests due diligence checks as one UK firm says getting paid now ‘will be more problematic’
‘Members not staff’ should take the big decisions at the RICS, review chair says
Michael Bichard adds balance between two ‘needs to be changed’
RICS boss hits back at plan for new monitoring powers over body
Richard Collins questions purpose of planned statutory governance reviews
RICS told to be more open, as review into group targets spring publication
Critics say institution has been too secretive and not focussed enough on public role
RICS to revamp property valuation rules following review
Stricter guidelines to be implemented following concern over independence of valuers
Ministers plan law to order independent reviews of RICS governance
More detail confirmed about proposed powers to monitor professional body
Best of 2021 coverage: RICS crisis
Highlights from a watershed year for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Five things you should know about the RICS’ external reviewer
Michael Bichard was once tipped as a cabinet secretary and has a reputation for shaking things up. What does his appointment mean for the RICS?
RICS appoints former senior civil servant to lead future purpose review
Crossbench peer to carry out investigation into group’s governance
Investors reluctant to adopt green building practices on projects
RICS survey finds more than half of industry investors did not take biodiversity into account on schemes
‘We will make you proud to be RICS members again’
Interim chief executive Richard Collins responds to Building’s open letter to the institution’s new leaders
RICS fees to be reviewed as part of wider shake-up, new chief executive confirms
Richard Collins made pledge in response to Building’s open letter to institution highlighting members’ concerns
RICS names senior Whitehall civil servant as new audit committee chair
Mike Driver’s CV includes stints at the Treasury and Ministry of Justice
RICS rebuffs calls for investigation into staff furloughing during pandemic
Group of current and former employees allege they were furloughed for being too pro-membership
Open letter to the RICS: permanent changes members want to see
Building contacted new chief Richard Collins to let him know your concerns before the external review into the institution’s purpose, governance and strategy gets underway
RICS names new interim chief executive under management rejig prompted by scathing Levitt report
Justice sector veteran Richard Collins appointed to role alongside new leadership team
RICS launches new code of practice for members
Changes come into effect next February
Government suggests candidates to lead RICS’ ‘future purpose’ review
Four names put forward by Cabinet Office believed to be retired civil servants
Non-executives whose dismissals sparked RICS crisis criticise group’s public apology
Four raise doubts over statement’s sincerity