Ethical surveying during a housing crisis: RICS Harris Debate 2025

In 2025, housing shortages continue to affect countries across the world. In this year’s debate, our speakers will discuss the myriad of opportunities and challenges presented by the drive to build. How can surveyors balance responsibilities to their clients – including developers or landowners – whilst working in the public advantage to meet the increased demand for social housing? How is a surveyor’s usual sense of public duty placed under strain by the circumstances of a housing shortage?