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Buyer demand remains subdued as market slowdown eases in June – RICS
New buyer enquiries showed a headline net balance of -29%, a slight improvement compared with -34% in the previous two surveys.
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Housing market downturn shows signs of stabilising despite weak buyer demand, RICS
Buyer demand and sales activity remained subdued in May, but the latest RICS survey suggests the pace of deterioration in the housing market may be beginning to ease.
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House sales under pressure as buyer demand remains weak – RICS
Most regions saw softer demand, and sales also fell, with a net balance of -36%.
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RICS publishes updated service charge residential management code
The new code applies to landlords, managing agents, self-managed blocks, residents’ management companies and right to manage companies.
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Market confidence weakens as buyer demand dips in February, finds RICS
In lettings, tenant demand was largely unchanged at 2%, but landlord instructions stayed negative at -27%.
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Residential market shows signs of early recovery in January 2026 – RICS
Price growth was strongest in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the North West and North of England also showing gains.
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Construction activity stays flat in Q4 2025 – RICS
Infrastructure is expected to lead the way in 2026, with workload expectations up to a net balance of 32%, the highest across all sectors.
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UK commercial property market edges towards recovery, finds RICS
32% of contributors said market conditions matched the early stages of an upturn, up from 27% in the previous quarter.
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RICS survey shows subdued housing market but confidence improves heading into 2026
Buyer demand and sales remain in negative territory, but expectations for activity and prices have strengthened as rate-cut hopes grow.
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Residential market demand continues to decline in November – RICS
Demand for new buyers dropped by 32% for new enquiries, the lowest since late 2023.
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Nine in 10 surveyors hit by critical skills shortage, RICS reveals
Nearly a third of surveyors described the situation as “critical” and said it was impacting project delivery and productivity.
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RICS releases information paper on flooding and property
The report covers the types and sources of flooding, from rivers, the coast, surface water, groundwater and infrastructure.