Becoming A Member

Becoming a Student Member of IPAV:

Graduates of IPAV’s full-time Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency may apply to continue their Student Membership for a further two years while working in a practice acceptable to the Institute.

Graduates of IPAV’s Diploma in Property Management & Valuation may apply to continue their Student Membership for a further one year while working in a practice acceptable to the Institute.

Becoming a Full Member of IPAV:   

Applicants who have successfully completed IPAV’s full or part time Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency (or a similar course approved by the Institute) and gained a minimum of two years full time property related experience approved by IPAV’s Council may apply for membership.
   
Applicants who have obtained IPAV’s Diploma in Property Management and Valuation (or similar) may apply following one year’s experience as above.

Applicants who hold a BSc (Hons) in Property Management and Valuation (or similar) may apply for membership.

In all the above cases applicants must be trading for a minimum of three years in their own practice if operating on their own behalf, in partnership or a similar arrangement before applying  for membership.