RICS
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Housing Market
Housing market losing momentum as Stamp Duty deadline looms
New buyer enquiries and agreed sales are dipping into negative territory according to RICS' latest report.
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Regulation & Law
Solicitor struck off for ‘reckless’ failings in lease extension case
David Gowland was expelled by a RICS disciplinary panel after leaving his client liable for council legal costs.
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Associations & Bodies
RICS launches probe into how AI will impact residential surveying
The rapid growth of AI in the property industry has led to RICS launching a public consultation on how it can be used responsibly.
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Regulation & Law
RICS senior denies wrongdoing after judge’s critical comments
New RICS President Justin Sullivan accused of not grasping the detail or answering questions properly during moth mansion case evidence.
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Housing Market
Housing market ‘lost momentum’ in January says RICS
RICS’ UK Residential Property Survey shows demand and sales are broadly flat but the market is expected to pick up later in the year.
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Land & New Homes
Estate agents to have ‘more new homes to sell during 2025’
RICS members are optimistic about increased housebuilding next year despite ongoing financial constraints, and the opportunities that presents.
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Associations & Bodies
RICS agents to follow new ‘behaviour standard’ from New Year
Institution's committee of great and good asks RICS member agent in UK and beyond to follow five new principles including being inclusive.
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Housing Market
Housing market continues to pick up, say upbeat RICS agents
RICS President says estate agent members report a significant uptick in activity including more instructions, demand and sales - but problems remain in rental market.
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Regulation & Law
‘Sex pest’ Shropshire surveyor expelled from RICS
Ex-Balfour surveyor sexually assaulted three different women in a booze-fuelled night out in Shrewsbury.
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Regulation & Law
Dishonest estate agent loses appeal against RICS expulsion
Emma Walker and her firm EW Estates in Ashington were expelled in February but she appealed the original RICS disciplinary decision which has now been dismissed.
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