Latest From RICS

1. RICS South West Policy Report September 2010 - Debbie Walsh, RICS West Head of Public Policy and Communications, offers her quarterly update on policy issues within the region.
2. Tempted by a free trial this summer? - Citation offers RICS members Employment Law and Health & Safety compliance solutions.
3. RICS South West Chair's September report - RICS South West Regional Chair, James Gregory offers his quarterly update on regional news and issues.
4. RICS responds to future of building regulations call - RICS has responded to a call from CLG Minister Andrew Stunell asking for ideas on the future of Building Regulations.
5. Professionalising FM - what next? - RICS is launching a campaign to help FM professionals demonstrate their critical role in improving strategic business performance.

Latest From Commercial Property News

1. Cushman reports $2.4m second-quarter loss - Cushman & Wakefield produced a much-improved financial performance in the second quarter.
2. Crown shortlists four partners for Regent Street stake sale - The Crown Estate has shortlisted four organisations to buy a 25% stake in its £1.6bn Regent Street estate.
3. Low availability despite weak demand in Edinburgh office market - Office availability in the Scottish capital has dropped to 7% as a result of an empty development pipeline, according to Drivers Jonas Deloitte’s Edinburgh Crane Survey.
4. EPRA 2010: listed companies in "strong position" to take advantage - The huge amount of debt that needs to be refinanced over the next few years will open up great “opportunities” for well-capitalised, listed property companies.
5. Binnie replaces Lewis as Kent’s property head - David Lewis has left his position at Kent County Council as director of property, and has been replaced by Peter Binnie.