Position Papers

Position Papers

 

 

With a diverse and knowledgeable membership, skilled in all areas of land, property and the built environment, RICS regularly responds to government consultations - delivering its own opinions and recommendations on issues which affect where and how we live. 

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Position papers by country

Position papers by subject

These positions are updated regularly with the latest papers available below

 

Position Paper Last updated
Energy performance certificates for commercial premises (UK) 6 April 2008
Stamp Duty 01 July 2008
VAT on refurbishment 12 March
Code for sustainable homes (UK) 29 October 2007
Commercial leases (England and Wales) (England and Wales) 29 October
Energy performance certificates (UK) 29 October
   
Rural Housing (UK)

16 September

Town centres and the high street 7 September
State of the English Cities (England) 6 September
Commercial rent arrears recovery (UK) 6 September
Estate agency regulation (UK) 6 September
Flooding and development (UK) 6 September
Housing supply (UK) 6 September
GMO Land register (UK) 6 September
Urban Environment 6 September
Small Business Rate Relief 6 September
Real Estate Investment Trusts - REITs 6 September
Historic environment and sustainability 6 September
Congestion Charging (UK) 2 September
Health and Safety (England, Scotland and Wales) 31 August
Green belt land (UK) 21 August
Brownfield development (UK) 21 August
Building regulations (England and Wales)

21 August

Coastal access (England) 21 August
Supplementary Business Rate 17 August
Business rates (England and Wales) 16 August
Transport Development Areas 15 August
E-conveyancing (England and Wales) 15 August
Callcutt review of House Building  (UK) 15 August
Empty homes (England and Wales) 14 August
Private rented sector 14 August
Sustainable communities 14 August
Private rented sector (UK) 14 August
Council Tax (England, Scotland and Wales) 9 August
Construction Design and Management regulations (UK) 9 August
Home energy efficiency (UK) 8 August
House in multiple occupation (UK) 8 August
Social housing 7 August
House building (England) 7 August
Merger of English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation (England) 7 August
Affordable Housing (UK) 7 August
Carbon emissions and transport 6 August
Empty Property rate relief (England and Wales) 2 August
Marine Bill (UK) 2 August

Olympics 2012 procurement (UK)

2 August

   
Housing Green Paper (UK) 24 July
Sustainable construction 1 May 2007
Inclusive environments (UK) 25 April

 

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