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Property Journal - October-November 2018

The role of the valuer as we know it is headed for extinction, according to some – but this issue highlights RICS research suggesting that the profession is looking at evolution rather than the end of the road.

Land Journal - October-November 2018

UK agriculture is at a break point, according to this issue’s lead article, while reports from Africa look at the challenges the continent faces in creating sustainable cities, and the impact of the recent drought in Cape Town.

Building Control Journal - September-October 2018

The tragedies of major fires in recent years have cast a spotlight on safety standards, risk management and the Building Regulations.

Rural Land Market Survey: H2 2016

The RICS/RAU Rural Land Market Survey is the leading survey on demand, supply and prices in the farmland market.

Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices: H2 2016

The RICS/RAU Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices was launched by our Rural Professional Group after the Farmland Market ceased publication.

A Clean and Low-Carbon Transition for China’s New Urbanization Distributed Energy

Based on current policy and technical research, this project focuses on investigating the role of energy in urban development from the aspect of urban planning.

Non-domestic real estate climate change

This research aimed to understand how to quantify and predict the impacts of climate change on UK and European property.

Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices: H1 2018

The RICS/RAU Farmland Market Directory of Land Prices was launched by our Rural Professional Group after the Farmland Market ceased publication.

Participatory roles in the involuntary relocation of El Gourna, Egypt

The research investiagted in what ways local villagers were involved and how local involvement and participation could be structured or enhanced so that relocation outcomes would be improved.

Sustainable Urban Drainage - Retrofitting for Improved Flood Mitigation in City Centres

The aim of this research was to examine the potential for mitigation of predominantly pluvial flooding in city centres through retrofitting.

Regional responses to a changing context: housing associations and market renting in the North East and North West of England

This research aimed to examine the extent and nature of market renting provision amongst housing associations, but also – crucially - to explore the strategic decision making processes shaping such activity.

Housing needs and an ageing society.pdf

Global affordable housing report BRICS plus mortar

This report develops a global understanding of how housing systems are changing and interacting with economies by assessing change in Brazil, China and India.

Property Journal - March-April 2018

These are exciting times at RICS, as we get into the swing of the organisation’s 150th birthday celebrations. But in this anniversary year, we also face the future.

Property Journal - December 17 - January 18

I recently had reason to pass through the London Olympic Park, one of the inspiring green places mentioned in this issue of Property Journal by Kevin Joyce.

Property Journal - May-June 2018

With PropTech becoming more than just a buzzword, we look at the challenges of securing smart buildings against cyber threats, the lessons that the technology industry has for facilities management, and the future of residential p...

Land Journal - April-May 2018

The UK faces some significant challenges over the next decade sourcing its energy and maintaining security of supply.

Land Journal - June-July 2018

Ash dieback disease hit the headlines in 2012 with predictions of devastation, but then seemed to be forgotten. Yet in the intervening years it has continued to spread and is now threatening millions of trees across the UK.

Building Conservation Journal - December 17 - January 18

What is building conservation? This question, posed by Dr Henry Russell, opens our last issue of 2017.

Building Conservation Journal - March-April 2018

If a subject holds personal significance for us, we may want to supplement our knowledge by researching it further – and “significance” is a concept that is central to conservation practice.