Benefits of RICS membership

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Join RICS and become the preferred choice of clients and employers:

  • globally recognised designation (MRICS and FRICS)
  • elite professional standing
  • significantly increased career opportunities and earning potential
  • networking opportunities through an international professional community
  • strict code of ethics
  • credibility and influence with decision makers at national and international level
  • life-long learning opportunities
  • guidance, information and support from the National Group in your country

"The number of foreign investors and multinational players is rapidly increasing in Italy. Both are demanding uniform international standards of professionalism embodied by RICS members. Membership of RICS is therefore important for those who aspire to work internationally. It has enabled me to develop both professionally and personally by working in the UK, Hungary and currentlyItaly."
Lelio Manna FRICS, Director CB Richard Ellis SpA and Head of Corporate Real Estate and Agency services, Italy

Qualified members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) earn between 8%-35% more than non-chartered property-professionals, according to the RICS and Macdonald & Company European Salary & Benefits Survey, published in October 2008.

The survey reveals a significant salary gap between RICS members and their non-qualified counterparts.  Chartered surveyors just beginning their careers, aged 26 to 30 years, can expect to earn on average 59,200 € per year as compared with non-qualified property professionals who earn on average 44,900 € per annum.

70% of respondents received a bonus in the last twelve months, with the average amount being 21,010 €, representing 27% of the average salary.

“Having a range of interesting work” was quoted as one of the most important aspects of job satisfaction, with over 80% of respondents expressing contentment with their present employer.  Nearly two-thirds of respondents anticipated a growth in their profession’s economic activity over the coming year.

Liliane Van Cauwenbergh, Director, RICS Europe, said:
“For the first time we have available one of the most informative and complete reports on trends in property remuneration across Europe.  With insights into the wider issues that are important to all property professionals and attitudes towards employment, the survey clearly confirms that being a member of RICS offers clear benefits to those willing to develop their knowledge and expertise.”

In total, 911 property professionals from across Europe participated in the survey. For full details of the report, go to the News section of this website.

RICS member information services:

  • full access to member-only content on www.rics.org
  • RICS Library and information services: support and advice, technical information, reports, e-books, leading research papers and books - all online on www.rics.org/library
  • reduced prices on selected RICS publications from RICS Books on www.ricsbooks.org
  • regular newsletters, e-briefs and the monthly RICS Business magazine

In summary, property professionals choose to become chartered surveyors for two main reasons:

  • the high level of standards offered by RICS in terms of the quality of the qualification, professional development, independent analysis, guidance, advice and the fact that members are regulated throughout their careers to meet the standards
  • the status conferred by the membership - the RICS designation opens doors, the main international players value the qualification, and membership of RICS offers ongoing opportunities for practitioners to network with top-level peers worldwide

For full information on RICS worldwide or for member-only content, please go to www.rics.org 

To discuss the benefits of joining RICS where you are located, please contact the National Group of your country of residence or the RICS Europe office in Brussels, Belgium.

European National Groups

  • Austria - RICS Oesterreich
    Kristin Bammel, APC Manager
    Mag. Peter Höflechner MRICS, Chairman
    T 49 89 45 47 19 20
    E ricsoesterreich@rics.org
  • Baltics - RICS Baltics
    Patrick Simon FRICS, Chairman
    Gaël Bassetto, APC Administrator
    T + 32 2 289 25 31
    E ricsbaltics@rics.org
  • Belgium and Luxembourg - RICS Belux
    Ed Nypels, Country Manager
    Marina de Nevares, Administrator
    Jean-Paul Ducarme MRICS, Chairman
    Rue Ducale/Hertogstraat 67
    BE - 1000 Brussels
    T + 32 2 733 10 19
    E ricsbelux@rics.org
  • Cyprus - RICS Cyprus
    Liana Toumazou, Country Manager
    Petros Stylianou MRICS, Chairman
    P.O. Box 28909
    2084 Acropolis Nicosia
    T +357 99 540 882
    E ricscyprus@rics.org
  • Czech Republic - RICS Česká Republika
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Glyn Evans MRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricsceska@rics.org
  • Denmark - RICS Nordic
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    Michael Sehested MRICS, Chairman
    Adelgate 15
    DK - 1304 Copenhagen
    T +46 8 410 95 800
    E ricsdenmark@rics.org
  • Finland, Norway - RICS Nordic
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    T +46 (0)8 410 95 800
    E ricsnordic@rics.org
  • France - RICS France
    Marc Ménagé, Country Manager
    Brigitte de Pertat, Member Services Administrator
    Isabelle Ung, Business Development Assistant
    Pascal Plotegher FRICS, Chairman
    26, rue de la Pépinière
    FR-75008 Paris
    T + 33 1 42 93 55 10
    E ricsfrance@rics.org
  • Germany - RICS Deutschland
    Judith Gabler, Managing Director
    Heidi Beaunée, APC Administration
    Christine Ciampa, Marketing/Member Services
    Christiane Saarkamm, Accounting
    Anke Schnell, APC Administration
    Jörn Stobbe MRICS, Chairman
    Junghofstrasse 26
    DE - 60311 Frankfurt am Main
    T + 49 69 65 00 75 0
    E ricsdeutschland@rics.org
  • Greece - RICS Hellas
    Liana Toumazou, Country Manager
    Ioannis Ganos MRICS, Chairman
    T + 357 99 540 882
    E ricshellas@rics.org
  • Hungary - RICS Magyarország
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Pál Baross FRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricsmagyarorszag@rics.org
  • Italy - RICS Italia
    Philippe Cros, Country Manager
    Marzia Morena MRICS, Chairperson
    Via Albricci 9
    IT-20122 Milan
    T + 39 02 7200 6090
    E ricsitalia@rics.org
  • Netherlands - RICS Nederland
    Ed Nypels, Country Manager
    Klaartje Wijvekate, Business Development Assistant
    Anneke Bank, Member Services Administrator
    Eric Martens MRICS, Chairman
    Westeinde 28
    NL - 2275 AE Voorburg
    T + 31 70 419 07 19
    E ricsnederland@rics.org
  • Poland - RICS Polska
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Jonathan Steer FRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricspolska@rics.org
  • Portugal - RICS Portugal
    Lali Pensado, Regional Manager Iberia
    Eric van Leuven FRICS, Chairman
    T + 351 21 397 8307
    E ricsportugal@rics.org
  • Romania - RICS Romania
    Anna Orcsik, Regional Manager CEE
    Jonathan Youens FRICS, Chairman
    T + 36 20 262 88 91
    E ricscee@rics.org
  • Russia - RICS Rossia & CIS
    Vera Rukina, Regional Manager
    Olga Arkhangelskaya MRICS, Chairperson
    T +7 916 185 76 75
    E ricsrossia@rics.org
  • Spain - RICS España
    Lali Pensado, Regional Manager Iberia
    Luis Martin Guirado MRICS, Chairman
    T + 351 21 397 8307
    E ricsespana@rics.org
  • Sweden - RICS Sverige
    Mikael Wadsten, Regional Manager
    Agneta Jacobsson FRICS, Chairperson
    Birger Jarlsgatan 2,
    SE 114 34 Stockholm
    T +46 (0)8 410 95 800
    E ricsnordic@rics.org
  • Switzerland - RICS Switzerland
    Mary Ann Reynolds FRICS, Administrator
    Kristin Bammel, APC Manager
    Kurt Ritz MRICS, Chairman
    Haufen 220
    CH-9426 Lutzenberg
    T +41 71 888 6963
    E ricsswitzerland@rics.org

Continental Europe regional office

  • RICS Europe
    Liliane Van Cauwenbergh, Managing Director
    Gaël Bassetto, APC Administrator
    Jamila Chair, Office Administrator
    Anabel Rodriguez, Operations Manager
    Laura Lindberg, Media Relations Manager
    Vero Escarmelle, Marketing & Communications Manager
    Kristin Bammel, Education Development Manager
    Anna Galiano, Education Development Manager (career break until 9 November 2010)
    Marina de Nevares, Customer Service Executive
    Rue Ducale/Hertogstraat 67
    BE - 1000 Brussels
    T + 32 2 733 10 19
    E ricseurope@rics.org

Rest of world

  • RICS Americas
    Matt Bruck, Director
    60 East 42nd Street
    NY 10165 New York USA
    T + 1 212 847 7400
    E ricsamericas@rics.org
  • RICS Asia Pacific
    Darren Jensen, Director
    Room 1804, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East
    Wan Chai, Hong Kong
    T + 852 2537 7117
    E ricsasiapacific@rics.org
  • RICS India
    Sachin Sandhir, Director
    48 & 49, Centrum Plaza Building
    Sector Road, Se Gurgaon-02, India
    T +91(0) 9810822202
    E ricsindia@rics.org
  • RICS MENEA
    James Drysdale MRICS, Director
    Office F07, block 11, Dubai Knowledge Village
    PO Box 231078 Dubai, UAE
    T + 971 4 375 3074
    E ricsmiddleeast@rics.org
  • RICS Oceania
    Kaye Herald, Director
    Suite 2, Level 16
    20001 Castlerea Sydney 2000, Australia
    T + 61 2 9216 2333
    E ricsoceania@rics.org
  • United Kingdom (Headquarters)
    Sean Tompkins, Chief Executive
    Peter Miller, Director UK
    Parliament Square
    UK - London SW1P 3AD
    T + 44 870 333 1600
    E contactrics@rics.org

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