What is a RICS accreditation and why is it so important?
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a global professional association with more than 125,000 members, was established in London in 1868 and is actively involved in promoting and upholding the highest international standards in the appraisal, management, and development of real estate, land, buildings, and infrastructure. This regulation extends to companies as well as their employees who are professional members.
Any new customer seeks assurance and security in a market that is complicated and undergoing rapid change.
Our company can fulfil this need thanks to its “Regulated by RICS” status. It demonstrates to the outside world that Watsons upholds ethical and professional standards that are widely accepted.
There are a number of reasons why it’s important to work with a RICS-accredited firm.
The accreditation means Watsons is held to a higher standard in areas such as:
- Staff training
- Continuous professional development
- Client money protection
- Complaint handling
- Professional indemnity insurance
By working with us, you can anticipate a working relationship that reflects the core values of RICS and the knowledge that our firm has been acknowledged by the most reputable and trusted professional body in the property sector.
By using the industry respected ‘Regulated by RICS’ designation, we convey to the marketplace that Watsons:
- Practices to globally recognised standards
- Behaves ethically and acts with integrity and honesty
- Has the required skills and competencies to do the job
- Manages conflicts of interest transparently
- Safeguards the security of client money
- Manages its finances appropriately
- Provides adequate and appropriate indemnity for our work
- Handle complaints and disputes fairly
Watsons delivers high standards of service and a consistent message of confidence and quality to all of our clients.
