RICS General, Latest News & Changes Flashcards
Why do you want to join the RICS?
- To be regarded as working to the highest industry standards
- To be regarded as a professional and well respected in my field
- Technical resources to support my profession and enhance my future development
What is Modus?
- External comms produced by the RICS on global matters across the RICS professions.
- Used to be a magazine, now all digital.
What is the Royal Charter and when was it granted?
- To maintain and promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage
- 1881
What is Matrics?
• A facility for young RICS members or students to share and collaborate. For new members entering the profession
What is RICS Insights?
• Collaboration tool, through yammer for your chosen pathway.
What is AssocRICS?
• An associate member includes work-based experience. Seen as a steppingstone to MRICS status.
Why didn’t you go for AssocRICS?
I prioritised my university studies, and once I became eligible my goal was to become MRICS.
What is the red book?
RICS Valuation Global Standards
What is the role of the RICS?
- Regulate and promote the profession
- Maintain the highest educational and professional standards
- Protect clients and consumers through strict code of conduct and standards
- Provide impartial, advice, analysis and guidance.
What was the Carseberg Report 2005?
• Thorough internal and external view of the regulation of RICS.
How many RICS members are there worldwide?
• 130,000
How many pathways are there in the RICS?
• 22
What is the purpose of the Royal Charter?
• “Promote the usefulness of the profession for the public advantage in the UK and other parts of the world”
What is the RICS Address?
• Great Gorge Street, Parliament Square.
How many countries does it operate in?
• over 140
