Journals

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

Retrofitting historic stock requires a pragmatic approach

Retrofitting historic stock requires a pragmatic approach

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

Retrofitting historic stock requires a pragmatic approach

Retrofitting heritage buildings appropriately to ensure sustainability depends on their context – and as the first of two articles explains, this entails a range of pragmatic considerations

Dr Samantha Organ FRICS, Ben Ford MRICS and Emma O’Brien MRICS 30 January 2026

Can a counterclaim trump a notified sum?

Can a counterclaim trump a notified sum?

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

Can a counterclaim trump a notified sum?

In a recent case, a subcontractor received both their notified sum and legal costs despite the obstacle of an employer counterclaim

Noel Dilworth 21 January 2026

How nature can help farmers' business

How nature can help farmers' business

LAND JOURNAL

How nature can help farmers' business

Natural capital and nature recovery provide opportunities for farmers and landowners in England to keep their businesses viable while improving biodiversity and the environment

Dr Alison Holt and Dr Jim Rouquette 29 January 2026

Tenancy deposit protection: advice for landlords

Tenancy deposit protection: advice for landlords

PROPERTY JOURNAL

Tenancy deposit protection: advice for landlords

Protecting a tenant's deposit is one of the most important legal responsibilities a landlord holds – but how will forthcoming reforms affect compliance?

Sandy Bastin 30 January 2026

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Retrofitting historic stock requires a pragmatic approach

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

go to article Retrofitting historic stock requires a pragmatic approach

Dr Samantha Organ FRICS, Ben Ford MRICS and Emma O’Brien MRICS30 January 2026

Building conservation

Heritage and conservation

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Tenancy deposit protection: advice for landlords

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Sandy Bastin30 January 2026

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How nature can help farmers' business

LAND JOURNAL

go to article How nature can help farmers' business

Dr Alison Holt and Dr Jim Rouquette29 January 2026

Land and resources

Water management

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Understanding MEES, EPCs and business rates

PROPERTY JOURNAL

go to article Understanding MEES, EPCs and business rates

Andrew Cammish and Alexandra Foxon23 January 2026

Commercial property

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Can a counterclaim trump a notified sum?

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL

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Noel Dilworth21 January 2026

Dispute resolution

Procurement and contracts

Project management

Quantity surveying and construction

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Modern methods of construction: where are we now?

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Trevor Rushton FRICS21 January 2026

Building surveying

Materials and resources

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Five farming themes at OFC 2026

LAND JOURNAL

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Sian Morgan20 January 2026

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Renters' Rights Act: what's happening and when?

PROPERTY JOURNAL

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Laura Bushaway and Lauren Fraser16 January 2026

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Why we should not be dogmatic about fire doors

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Darren Minton13 January 2026

Building control

Building surveying

Health and safety

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What do hotels need to know about BSA 2022?

BUILT ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL

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Paul Nash09 January 2026

Building control

Building surveying

Commercial property

Health and safety