Rics in crisis

McBains

New AI guidance: Five things every QS needs to do now

2026-04-22T06:00:00+01:00By Colin McCaffrey, Warwick Stockdale and Jalal Miah

The RICS global professional standard on the responsible use of AI came into force last month. It provides welcome guidance on an area where many still feel at sea, as well as new obligations that both individual RICS members and regulated firms are now required to comply with. Warwick Stockdale, ...

housing

​Iran crisis sees near-term expectations dip in housing market, RICS survey finds

2026-03-12T12:28:00+00:00By

Longer term outlook slightly more resilient

ick Maclean and CEO Justin Young v1

Inside the RICS: The double act convincing a new generation the institution still matters

2026-03-11T07:00:00+00:00By

President Nick Maclean and CEO Justin Young say the professional body has moved beyond its troubled past. Their mission now? Rebuild confidence, modernise qualifications and reconnect with members

nick-maclean-headshot-752x752

Nick Maclean begins term as RICS president

2026-01-05T12:35:00+00:00By

Maclean has been acting president since March last year following former president Justin Sullivan’s decision to step aside

RICS hq 9

Housing market continues to weaken with no turnaround in sight, RICS survey finds

2025-10-09T12:25:00+01:00By

Buyer demand sinks in third consecutive month of decline