RICS and its members are regularly called upon to advise governments and other bodies on issues related to our work, home and leisure environments.

September 2008

RICS Technical Level Membership – Consultation Document

Below are details of any consultations and inquiries to which RICS has responded. 

August 2008

Defra: Proposals for the 'Health Check' of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

June 2008

CLG: Eco-towns: Living a Greener Future
DCMS: Draft Heritage Protection Bill
Defra: Draft Marine Bill
CLG: The Future of Building Control

May 2008

Academy for Sustainable Communities: Draft Brownfield Strategy
European Commission: Reduced VAT Rates

April 2008

CLG: The Mining Waste Directive
CLG: Draft Guidance on Display Energy Certificates
HMRC: Leased Plant and Machinery
Migration Advisory Committee: National Shortage Occupation List

March 2008

CLG: Energy Performance Certificates for Privately Marketed Dwellings
CLG: Planning Policy Statement 4
Matthew Taylor Review

February 2008

HMT: Payable Enhanced Capital Allowance
HMT: Capital Allowance Changes
Tribunals Service: Transforming Tribunals
HMT: Stamp Duty Land Tax
HMT: Tax Incentives for Development of Brownfield Land
HMT: Property Authorised Investment Funds

January 2008

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution: Adapting the UK to Climate Change