RICS Regulated

Regulated by RICS

Cutwell is proud to be a RICS‑regulated firm, demonstrating our commitment to the highest professional, ethical, and technical standards in the property and development sector.

RICS regulation provides clients, partners, and stakeholders with confidence that our work is delivered with integrity, transparency, and accountability. It reflects the values that underpin every instruction we take on: rigorous analysis, evidence‑based advice, and commercially grounded solutions.

What RICS Regulation Means for You

As a regulated firm, Cutwell operates in line with the RICS Global Professional and Ethical Standards, including:

• Acting with integrity

• Providing a high standard of service

• Promoting trust in the profession

• Treating others with respect

• Taking responsibility

These principles shape how we advise, negotiate, and deliver outcomes for our clients.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Cutwell holds adequate and appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance in accordance with RICS requirements.

Details of our insurer and territorial coverage are available to clients as part of our engagement documentation.

Client Money

Cutwell does not hold client money.

If this position changes, we will notify RICS and update this page to reflect our compliance with the RICS Client Money Handling Requirements.

Responsible Principal

Cutwell’s Responsible Principal, as required by RICS, is:

Stuart Bell

Founder & Principal Consultant

Responsible for ensuring the firm’s compliance with all RICS professional, ethical, and regulatory obligations.

Complaints Handling Procedure

Cutwell maintains a formal, RICS‑compliant Complaints Handling Procedure (CHP).

Our CHP includes:

• A clear, two‑stage process for raising and resolving concerns

• A named point of contact for all complaints

• Access to an independent redress provider if a matter cannot be resolved internally

A copy of our full Complaints Handling Procedure is available on request.

Our Commitment

RICS regulation reinforces what Cutwell already stands for:
clarity, integrity, and commercially intelligent advice that stands up to scrutiny.

Whether we are advising a cost plan on development strategy, or completing post contract construction services, our clients can rely on a service that is transparent, accountable, and aligned with the highest standards in the industry.