Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is a professional body incorporated by royal charter. RICS sets global standards which are mandatory practices for RICS members undertaking valuation services. The Standards and Regulation Board has responsibility for exercising RICS’ regulatory functions.

RICS is not a public authority and is not therefore subject to the UK Freedom of Information Act 2000. RICS is covered by the South African Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000 (PAIA), which provides freedom of information rights to individuals.