A recent independent study conducted by PIPA found that 96% of property investors would choose an accredited professional over one who isn’t.
The PIPA Accreditation Program has been developed by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) as a recognised benchmark of knowledge and skills for property investment professionals working in property-related sectors.
The program consists of six modules, created by sector experts, and can be completed individually or as a full course.
It is designed to:
Equip new professionals looking to expand their personal knowledge of property investment
Provide a pathway for those pursuing a career as a Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®)
$3,300
All 6 modules Access materials any time
$660
Purchase any of the modules Complete only the modules important to you *All modules must be purchased and completed to apply for QPIA® accreditation
$660
This module provides an overview of the property industry:- Basic investing principles The economy and its cycles An overview of the legalities Regulatory body information Different types of property investments
$660
The module identifies the relevant sources of regulation that interact with property:- Historical common law protections Consumer protection legislation and regulation Codes of Practice
$660
This module will assist your understanding of property as part of the broader Australian economy:-
History of the Australian economy Sectors of the Australian economy Concept of cycles of economic activity
$660
This module identifies the issues that need to be taken into account as you help your client think about their overall investment position: Different property types Land and building use principles Building and construction types Introduces the property investment advice process
$660
The module aims to cover the purchasing process and financing in depth, including:-
Understanding how properties are valued
Negotiation skills
The purchase process from negotiation to settlement
Borrowing capacity
Different loan types and ownership structures
$660
This module covers the face to face elements of property investment advice. Including:-
Soft skills that build trust
Documentation and filing as a PIPA QPIA® – Qualified Property
Investment Adviser
“It gives clients (and myself) confidence in my professionalism and experience. In an industry full of sharks, it is great to ease a client’s mind that a QPIA® will always work with the client’s best interests at heart”
