Legal

Firms conducting Desktop Assessments to join the APIV Scheme

Since the APIV Scheme’s expansion in September 2024 to include Desktop Assessments, previously ineligible firms who only conduct Desktop Assessments must now join the APIV Scheme to gain limited liability…
Standards

Valuation Protocol – How to Establish Valuation Process Quality Control

Valuation Protocol: How to Establish Valuation Process Quality Control The API standards team provide this Valuation Protocol to assist Valuers and valuation firms in the development and implementation of a…
Blog

Vale - Michael Richardson

The Australian Property Institute and the broader valuation community are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Cameron Richardson (10 April 1977 - 1 February 2025). At just 47 years…
Blog

Remembering Ned Walsh: A Legacy of Excellence in the Valuation Profession

The Australian Property Institute and the broader valuation community mourn the passing of Ned Walsh, a Life Fellow of the Institute and a highly respected professional in the valuation and…
Blog

2024 Christmas Message from API CEO Amelia Hodge

Thank you all for your support and contribution to another strong year at the API. Our members and volunteers are at the centre of all that we do. Your important…
Blog

NSW Specialist Retail Valuation Workshop

The new Specialist Retail Valuer (SRV) Specialisation for 2025 will take part over 2 days and will provide you with the information and certification needed to practice as a specialist…
Blog

QLD Valuer-General’s Technical Advisory Panel | Member Feedback - Heritage affected properties and Agreement for lease

The API is part of the QLD Valuer-General’s Technical Advisory Panel (Panel). The Panel has been established to support the development of high-quality technical guidance relating to statutory valuations in…
Standards

Residential Valuations & ESG Considerations

The new IVS will come into effect on 31 January 2025. API has released a range of educational resources to assist in the understanding of the new international standards, including…
Blog

Expression of Interest - Independent Valuation Advice for Landholders impacted by VNI West Project

In November 2024, Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) publicly released their preferred easement location for the VNI West project, and building on consultation from the past 12 months, their Landholder Liaison…
Standards

Guidance Papers Updated

The Institutes (API, PINZ and NZIV) have corrected and clarified wording in the following Guidance Papers; ANZVGP 110 – Considerations When Forming an Opinion of Value When There is a…
Standards

Valuation Protocol – Correct Use of PropertyPRO Reports

The API standards team have undertaken a review of the member reminder published by the API on 14 October 2020 and updated the content, based on recommendations received from the…
Blog

Winner of the 2024 Peter Barrington Gold Medal Award

Jack Hewton has won the Peter Barrington Gold Medal Award for 2024 for his thesis titled “Precarious Housing, Rental Assistance and Wellbeing: Unpacking Multi-Dimensional Links”. The winner receives $1000 and…