RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS - was founded in 1868 in the United Kingdom and was awarded the Royal Charter in 1881. Today, RICS is the world's leading professional association for real estate professionals, representing qualified members around the globe. The tasks of RICS Germany include education and training, the promotion of the profession, and maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Mutual recognition and professional co-operation with renowned professional associations is one of HypZert's declared objectives. RICS and HypZert have been working closely together since 1997.

The cooperation agreement between RICS and HypZert, which was renewed in December 2024, aims to further raise valuation standards in the real estate industry. 

The core of the agreement is the mutual recognition of access and training standards as well as joint events for the benefit of valuers from both organisations. 

The professional exchange and promotion of the network at an international level will continue to be enriched through joint industry events, e.g. with the International Valuation Standards Council, and through specialised study work or publications.

HypZert F and MLV property valuers have the opportunity to become members of the RICS via a ‘direct entry’ procedure.

Further information on the application process can be found under Direct entry to RICS membership.