RICS Inaugurates New Presidential Team 

Michael Newey has succeeded Alan Collett as President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Mr Newey is the group chief executive of Broadland Housing Group based in Norwich, UK, and a regular visitor to the Australian affordable housing sector since 2004. Louise Brooke-Smith will take office as the first female President Elect in RICS history, Martin Brühl becomes Senior Vice President, while Amanda Clack becomes Vice President.

Mr Newey said: “I am delighted to assume the office of RICS President. I very much look forward to promoting the professional standards that are key to creating the market certainty and transparency necessary to stimulate investment and growth.”