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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.
Read moreSix steps to AI Literacy (whether legally required to or not)
At the beginning of February 2025, the AI literacy requirement under the EU AI Act came into force. The effect of this is that certain businesses must take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy in their staff.
Read moreNew developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
Read moreTake 10 - 31 October 2025
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 31 October 2025. As we return from the summer break, we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreTake 10 - 16 October 2025
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 16 October 2025. As we return from the summer break, we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreTake 10 - 3 October 2025
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 3 October 2025. As we return from the summer break, we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreTake 10 - 1 August 2025
This is our August 2025 edition of key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 11 July 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 30 June 2025
This is our June 2025 edition of key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 13 June 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This is the 13 June 2025 edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 30 May 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 16 May 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 17 April 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 04 April 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 21 March 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 7 March 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 20 February 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - 7 February 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreRenters' Rights Act: now in force
In September 2024, the Renters' Rights Bill was set out in Parliament. That Bill has now received Royal Assent, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. However, the main provisions will not be in force until at least 2026. RPC will be providing updates as the government announces how the reforms will be rolled out over the coming months. The Act marks a significant change to the law affecting tenants in private rented accommodation. Landlords, property managers and surveyors will need to fully grasp the new requirements and take steps to comply, where necessary.
Read moreThe Renters' Rights Bill: What landlords, property managers and surveyors need to know
The Bill, introduced to parliament in September 2024, forms part of a broader effort to reform the private rental sector in the UK to establish a fairer balance between landlords and tenants. The Bill has passed through both the House of Commons and House of Lords and is currently back with the House of Commons to consider the House of Lord's amendments. The next and final stage for the bill is receiving Royal Assent.
Read moreAwaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025
Awaab's Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died in 2020 due to a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, despite repeated complaints from his family and health professionals to the housing association. The inquest into Awaab’s death exposed flaws in existing legislation and prompted the government to introduce better protection for tenants and hold landlords to account for failing to address dangerous living conditions.
Read moreLimitations under collateral warranties
Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.
Read moreConstruction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services
This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.
Read moreRICS home improvements
Earlier this year, we highlighted that the RICS review of its Home Survey Standard, created in 2019 and in place since 2021, was underway and to expect the release of a revised Home Surveys document in 2025 (you can read that article in full here). The Standard sets the benchmark for best practice in residential surveys across the UK, providing a clear framework for consistent, high-quality standards and increased protection for consumers.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was -25 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 18 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreChanges to RICS PII requirements: Policy Wording updated
The RICS requires all regulated firms to have, "adequate and appropriate professional indemnity cover that meets the standards approved by RICS". This must meet the minimum terms, updated from time to time, required by the RICS as surveyors and their Professional Indemnity brokers will be aware.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSupreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd
The Supreme Court handed down its keenly awaited judgment in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 on 21 May 2025. The dispute concerns whether a developer (BDW Trading Ltd) can recover the cost of remedying allegedly dangerous defects in two residential developments from the structural engineers (URS Corporation Ltd) responsible for their design. Our specialist construction insurance team consider the key points for insurers, brokers and professional consultants.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSurveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime
Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).
Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 23 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 16 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreExciting (no) development in valuer negligence claims
The key takeaway in the recent Court of Appeal decision in Bratt v Jones is that the test to establish valuer negligence remains unchanged.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 9 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 2 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 25 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 21 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 14 March 2025
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 7 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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