Read all of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) news below!
RICS survey points to tentative improvement in confidence, with prime assets outperforming
Steady growth, easing rates and renewed buyer confidence set the stage for 2026
Lettings sector feeling the pressure on both the supply and demand sides
Forward-looking indicators show improved confidence in sales volumes and values
Data points to resilience through policy changes and Budget concerns
“Indices should guide, not govern, pricing, client expectations and lending strategy”
House price growth cooled sharply at the end of 2025, but transactions held up as falling rates and stronger wages supported demand
While RICS signals delayed recovery, intermediaries report early signs of movement alongside continued caution
Buyer demand, sales and instructions weaken while London prices fall fastest
A 2% rise in October completions points to a housing market proving more resilient than expected
