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The Latest Breaking News from RICS

Housing market gradually finding its footing, say surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said any potential recovery ‘remains fragile’

Evening Standard

India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions grow

India’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, explains the skills, technology, and sustainability capabilities the sector urgently needs.

The Economic Times

Housing market struggled to gain momentum in July, say surveyors

A combination of geopolitics, the domestic political climate and the cost of mortgage finance are continuing to weigh on sentiment, Rics said

Evening Standard

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Another building site linked to dodgy Daniel Roberts and mates shut down

NSW Building Commissioner turns up the heat on serial shonk.

Newcastle Herald

Global Market | UK housing market downturn eases slightly, but sentiment remains fragile: RICS

Britain's housing market displayed signs of stabilization during June. Buyer confidence remains subdued due to inflation and borrowing cost concerns. New buyer enquiries saw a modest improvement, indicating returning market interest. Rental demand is significantly stronger than the sales market. Activity is expected to stay subdued until economic clarity emerges.

The Economic Times

Worst of slowdown in housing market activity may be starting to pass – surveyors

Housing market activity is likely to remain relatively subdued in the near term until there is further clarity, Rics said.

Evening Standard

The missing link in India’s infrastructure story: Faster dispute resolution

As India accelerates infrastructure creation, unresolved construction disputes continue to delay projects, lock up capital and raise costs.

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'Serious defects': regulator orders tools down for rogue building operator Daniel Roberts

Inspectors found 'serious structural defects' at Hunter development.

Newcastle Herald

Surveyors say subdued housing market may be starting to stabilise

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said it is too early to interpret the research as the start of a recovery

Evening Standard

Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents

Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on properties

The Guardian - UK

Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report

Until there is a clearer path for inflation and borrowing costs, activity and sentiment look set to remain subdued, RICS said.

Evening Standard

Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops

Rising borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting would-be buyers off

The Independent UK

Rising mortgage costs dent buyer demand amid ‘housing market mood shift’

Surveyors said their report points to a housing market increasingly pressured by inflationary concerns and higher mortgage costs

Evening Standard

Iran war hits UK housing market with sales and enquiries both down

Mortgage lenders have been withdrawing deals as concerns grow over rising prices

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Evening Standard

Homebuyer demand falling but surveyors expect sales and prices to rise – survey

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said new buyer enquiries fell to their net lowest level since mid-2024 in February.

The Guardian - UK

Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’

Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in January

The Independent UK

‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors

A net balance of 43% of property professionals expect house prices to increase over the next year, marking the strongest reading since February 2025.

The Guardian - UK

UK economy beats forecasts with 0.3% growth in November; Ofwat investigating South East Water over outages – as it happened

UK economy returns to growth despite pre-Budget jitters, after car production resumed at JLR after cyber attack

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Evening Standard

Housing market may be turning a corner as confidence grows – surveyors

Expectations for house sales and prices among professionals have turned more positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Evening Standard

New home buyer inquiries fell to two-year low in November – Rics

Survey feedback continues to point to a gentle decline in house prices overall, the report said.

The Guardian - UK

Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies

Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goals

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 11 September: Trainline shares surge, John Lewis loss widens

John Lewis Partnership today posted a half-year loss after highlighting the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Evening Standard

Housing market weakens as buyer demand and sales slip back, say surveyors

Concerns over the wider economic and fiscal outlook and interest rates were affecting sentiment, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

The Guardian - UK

Drop in new properties for rent is steepest since Covid, says Rics

Monthly report from surveyors’ body sees ‘firmly negative trend’ that is expected to push up rental prices

The Independent UK

Less available places to rent could see prices rise ‘by at least 25%’, report says

The flow of fresh rental properties coming to market has fallen at its fastest rate in five years, according to surveyors

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