RICS

Question 1

Who is the current president of the RICS?

Answer 1

Tina Paillet

Question 2

Who is the current CEO of the RICS?

Answer 2

Justin Young

Question 3

What is the role of the RICS?

Answer 3

1. To promote the highest ethical and technical standards for professionals in land, property and the build environment.
2. Protecting and providing benefits to consumers by enforcing standards and codes of best practice
3. Providing expert impartial advice to governments, business and the public
4. Equipping RICS members with leading edge advice, market insight and professional training
5. Promoting RICS status and standards in key worldwide markets as the mark of property professionalism.

Question 4

When was the RICS established?

Answer 4

The RICS was established in 1868 in London.

Question 5

When was RICS awarded the Royal Charter?

Answer 5

Awarded in 1881 by Queen Victoria

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Royal Charter?

Answer 6

The Royal Charter requires RICS to promote the usefulness of the profession for the advantage of the UK public and in other parts of the World.

Question 7

Where is RICS located?

Answer 7

12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London

Question 8

What is the motto of the RICS

Answer 8

‘Est Modus in rebus’ - there is measure in all things.

Question 9

What is Lionheart?

Answer 9

Lionheart is an independent charity run by the RICS professionals for RICS professionals.
It is a benevolent fund established over 100 years ago.
It is there to provide financial support, health and wellbeing packages, free counselling, legal advice and help if a member of loved one becomes ill.

Question 10

What is RICS Matrics

Answer 10

RICS Matrics is for young professionals joining the industry. It is an opportunity to shape the future of surveying while providing support and networking opportunities.

Question 11

Why do you want to be a chartered surveyor?

Answer 11

1. Status
2. Continuous development
3. Networking opportunities