Journals

RICS Journals provide insights from experts across key industry issues in the built environment, construction, property and land surveying sectors

Gateway approvals: improving consistency in BSR decision making

Gateway approvals: improving consistency in BSR decision making

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Gateway approvals: improving consistency in BSR decision making

As applicants and the Building Safety Regulator gain experience of the gateway regime, it has become apparent that clearer guidance and more consistent interpretation are essential to improving outcomes

Ben Oram 20 August 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Option W encourages dialogue instead of conflict

Option W encourages dialogue instead of conflict

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

Option W encourages dialogue instead of conflict

NEC4 contains a range of adjudication options intended to help parties resolve disputes quickly before they become a drain on resources

Thomas Gould MRICS 19 August 2026 Read Time: 20 minutes

What impact is AI having on planning systems?

What impact is AI having on planning systems?

LAND JOURNAL

What impact is AI having on planning systems?

What effect is the use of AI in the planning process having on planning authorities and developers? Surveyors should be aware of everything from misleading evidence to liability issues

Martin Duck 20 August 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

PBSA exemption creates unexpected right of first refusal risk

PBSA exemption creates unexpected right of first refusal risk

PROPERTY JOURNAL

PBSA exemption creates unexpected right of first refusal risk

An exemption for purpose-built student accommodation under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 may have the unintended effect of bringing some schemes within the scope of tenants' right of first refusal

Warren Gordon, Luke Arnold and Steven Billingham 25 August 2026 Read Time: 4 minutes

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PBSA exemption creates unexpected right of first refusal risk

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Warren Gordon, Luke Arnold and Steven Billingham25 August 2026 Read Time: 4 minutes

Commercial property

Corporate real estate

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Tackling the gender pay gap in the real estate sector

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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James Brandon21 August 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property

Diversity and inclusion

Ethical practice

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Gateway approvals: improving consistency in BSR decision making

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Ben Oram20 August 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Building control

Planning and development

Quantity surveying and construction

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What impact is AI having on planning systems?

LAND JOURNAL

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Martin Duck20 August 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

Planning and development

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Option W encourages dialogue instead of conflict

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Thomas Gould MRICS19 August 2026 Read Time: 20 minutes

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Possession claims after section 21: guidance for social landlords

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Mustafa Sidki18 August 2026 Read Time: 8 minutes

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Surveyors must act now to avoid ecosystem collapse

LAND JOURNAL

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Professor Danielle Sinnett13 August 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Land and resources

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How can the JCT Target Cost contract work for my project?

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Steven Thompson FRICS12 August 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Renters' Rights Act: implications for residential property managers

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Angela Kelly MRICS11 August 2026 Read Time: 15 minutes

Property finance and investment

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Implications of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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John Newton MRICS and Adam Targowski MRICS10 August 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Commercial property