Peppercorn Realty Becomes the First RICS-Regulated Firm in the Maldives
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Peppercorn Realty Becomes the First RICS-Regulated Firm in the Maldives

Malé, Maldives – 1 Sep 2025– Peppercorn Realty is proud to announce that it has become the first firm in the Maldives to be regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This achievement marks a historic milestone for the country’s valuation and property advisory industry, raising the bar for professionalism, integrity, and compliance with globally recognised standards.

Raising Standards for Valuation in the Maldives

The RICS designation is recognised worldwide as the gold standard for professionals in valuation, land, real estate, and construction. By achieving this regulation, Peppercorn Realty strengthens its commitment to transparency, independence, and ethical practice. Clients in the Maldives can now access valuation services that meet the same benchmarks expected in leading financial centres around the world.

This accomplishment also demonstrates Peppercorn Realty’s leadership in aligning local practice with international best practices, helping to build trust in valuation reports for investors, lenders, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Comprehensive Professional Services

Peppercorn Realty specialises in independent valuation and property advisory services. Its expertise covers a wide spectrum, including:

  • Valuations for Accounting and Financial Reporting – providing independent valuations for use in audited financial statements and regulatory compliance.
  • Lending and Mortgage Valuations – supporting banks and financial institutions with accurate property valuations for loan security.
  • Investment and Development Appraisals – assisting investors and developers in assessing project feasibility and return potential.
  • Corporate and Transaction Advisory – providing valuations to support mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring.
  • General Property Valuations – covering residential, commercial, and resort properties across the Maldives.

By combining technical expertise with local market knowledge, Peppercorn Realty delivers services that clients can rely on for decision-making in high-stakes financial, regulatory, and investment contexts.

A Statement from the Firm

Commenting on the recognition, Managing Partner at Peppercorn Realty, said:

“Becoming the first RICS-regulated firm in the Maldives is a proud moment for us. It reflects our mission to bring international standards to the Maldivian market and to deliver valuations that clients, auditors, and regulators can trust. This milestone is not just for us, but for the development of the wider valuation profession in the country.”

Looking Ahead

With this recognition, Peppercorn Realty aims to continue leading the transformation of valuation services in the Maldives. By upholding RICS principles and applying rigorous methodologies, the firm seeks to build confidence in the Maldivian property market and contribute to the professionalisation of the valuation and property advisory sector.