Company Tag: RICS

Surveyors noted 'a steady improvement in buyer demand across the residential market' in November - but warn 'the broader macro environment is likely to pose additional headwinds moving forward.'

Commitment to green building practices has been 'lacking' over the last 12 months, warns influential trade body.

A 'brighter trend' in property market activity is likely to continue through the coming months, say surveyors.

Three new sets of guidance - including a new standard from the RICS - attempt to clarify & formalise the emergent multi-billion-pound residential retrofit industry.

The mandatory standard 'sets clear expectations for RICS professionals when providing property agency and management services,' says author Mairéad Carroll.

The latest RICS survey results 'once again convey a brighter picture for housing market activity.'

Demand, supply, prices & deal numbers all increased in August, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Surveyors are feeling more positive about the sales market than at any time since January 2020.

Surveyors 'have confidence in the newly elected Labour government,' concludes the Royal Institute as housing market optimism builds.

Sales market activity fell slightly in May, but the consensus amongst property surveyors is that things will pick up again after the election.

'There is still a strong perception that activity in the market will pick up in the latter part of the year and into 2025, irrespective of any political uncertainty around the general election,' says the…

Surveyors report an 'improving outlook' for the housing market.