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Here’s your RICS update - news and networking in one place. From industry-shaping discussions to expert-led events, now is the time to get involved and make an impact in the surveying profession.

Today we've released our latest UK Residential property market survey results, highlighting that national house prices continue to rise despite uncertainty. Across RICS, we're taking every route to solve the housing crisis. Yesterday at #MIPIM we hosted an exhaustive residential workshop where Nicholas Maclean, OBE RD FRICS Ulrich von Creytz Viktoria Hoffmann Rebecca Taylor Alexandra Notay, Hon MRTPI tackled everything from affordability in the residential market to the demographics impacted by the housing crisis and the skills needed to address it. Hear from Nick about our programme and progress at MIPIM, where we are advocating for our profession on a global stage, connecting with members and driving solutions on skills, sustainability and housing. #MIPIM25 #GlobalUrbanFestival

This week, Vanessa Curtis FRICS , Governing Council member, DEI advocate and CBRE director officially opened the world's first RICS classroom at the University of Wolverhampton. Welcomed by Dr Paul Hampton FRICS and students from RICS accredited courses at the university's School of Architecture and Built Environment, this room aims to inspire the next generation of RICS chartered surveyors.

🌍 RICS Members’ Reception at MIPIM Thanks to all the members who gathered in Cannes last night 👏 Almost 200 members joined us to network, share their insights, celebrate our collective achievements and discuss the future of our profession. 💬 Speeches were given by RICS Acting President Nicholas Maclean, OBE RD FRICS, Chair of the European World Regional Board Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS, and our French board chair Fabrice LEGER, FRICS - Registered Valuer. All acknowledged that our profession is rapidly changing, and we asked the question, ‘How can RICS and its members better serve and support the public right now and in the years to come?’ This question will be explored in more detail this week as RICS leaders, including Justin Young, Martin Samworth and Frank Hovorka, collaborate with other changemakers in the industry to shape solutions in skills, housing and sustainability. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eB3gFf6Q

🤖 AI in surveying – a gift or a curse? Let us know in the comments. Our consultation on the Responsible use of AI professional standard is now open. Have your say 👉 http://ms.spr.ly/6042q3qkq

It's day one at MIPIM and RICS leaders have been on stage discussing big issues in skills and sustainability. During the Road to Zero event, Frank Hovorka discussed trends in real estate decarbonisation and insights from international climate negotiations, sharing his expertise with an audience from all across the built environment professions. Justin Young then took to the stage to talk about the battle for talent, and the challenge of attracting and retaining skilled people within our profession. Justin shared his perspective that strengthening inclusive practices will drive lasting, positive change that will ultimately draw more people into the industry, who enjoy long, fulfilling careers. Find out more about our mission and programme at MIPIM: http://ms.spr.ly/6042q3qkn

🎙️ What affects the way we feel about a space? Olga Turner Baker MRICS WELL AP Non Exec Director explores the power of placemaking with Nicholas Boys Smith, what makes for quality spaces, good urbanism, new approaches to planning, and the balance between greenbelt and development. Listen now 👇 Apple: http://ms.spr.ly/6047qMRVz Spotify: http://ms.spr.ly/6048qMRVM Amazon Music: http://ms.spr.ly/6049qMRV3 Online: http://ms.spr.ly/6040qMRVO

Marianne Suhr MRICS: ‘we need more specialist surveyors’. The author, broadcaster and chartered surveyor says there is a shortage of professionals with the right skills to work on historic or listed buildings. Find out more in #RICSModus 👇 http://ms.spr.ly/6041qyZrV

📰 Opinion: UK surveyors in the planning and development sector need to know how best to advise clients on the most appropriate insurance to help deal with rights of light claims during and after construction. Explore with #RICSJournals 👉 http://ms.spr.ly/6047qyWdW #Surveying #Surveyor

Happy International Women’s Day 🎉 Thank you to every woman that took to the stage at our London HQ yesterday, sharing advice and experience with early years and aspiring surveyors. We need more women in surveying - of more than 600,000 people that applied for built environment roles in 2024, only 27.5% were women. As Aurora B. MRICS said yesterday: ‘The world around us won’t reflect us if we don’t step into these roles.’ This week the RICS Women’s Network handed the mic to male colleagues to call for allyship. ‘We need to understand the challenges women face by actively listening, seeking feedback and educating ourselves on gender bias and inequalities,’ said Michael Zuriff, senior public affairs officer. It will take all of us to ensure that every woman, from every background, can thrive in a surveying career. For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.