ePolitix.com Housing and Planning Symposium in association with RICS 6th March 2008
Speaking at the event were Labour MP Nick Raynsford, shadow communities spokesman Jacqui Lait and Liberal Democrat housing spokesman Lembit Opik.
Gillian Charlesworth, director of regulation policy, opened the proceedings by setting out the public interest role of RICS and its expertise on all manner of property related matters.
RICS Public Affairs Officer Danielle Yong has commented, "The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is proud to sponsor this event, where influential politicians and stakeholders were brought together to discuss a variety of issues on housing and planning.
"We look forward to working with our colleagues in this sector to ensure that consumers are well served and briefed on property-related matters. The high quality debate illustrated the passion and commitment held by all sides of the political spectrum".
For further dialogue with RICS on housing and planning matters please contact Danielle Yong.
To read the full write-up of the event please click here.
You can listen to a podcast of the debate here.
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RICS Residential Reception 15 Janaury 2008
On 15 January RICS held a Residential Reception at the Houses of Parliament.
Hosted by Mark Prisk MP, Shadow Minister for Small Business, and member of RICS, the event was attended by 150 guests from across the residential sector.
Approximately 40 Parliamentarians were present and a wide range of issues were discussed ranging from the private rented sector to Home Information Packs.
Sir Bryan Carsberg gave a short speech outlining his independent review of the residential sector.
For more information on the review please visit www.rics.org/cco.
