It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Lynne Armitage, a respected professional whose impact on commercial property valuation, international development and land management has been profound. Qualifying initially as a Chartered Surveyor in general practice in the UK, Lynne’s career took her across both the public and private sectors, shaping policies and practices in Australia, the UK, Southeast Asia and Namibia. Her work with the World Bank and AusAID provided her with invaluable opportunities to study property market processes, people and places – exploring their evolution over time and within different cultural contexts.

Lynne had a deep passion for supporting valuers worldwide, sharing her expertise in Australia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. She was an advocate for professional excellence and a mentor to many, shaping the careers of those who had the privilege of working with her.

Her academic contributions were equally remarkable. She held teaching and research positions in property, land management, valuation and urban development at five universities across three countries, including Bond University, the University of Melbourne, QUT and Western Sydney University. She played a key role in establishing property programs at QUT and Bond University, as well as in Papua New Guinea and Thailand – an enduring legacy that continues to shape professional education in the field.

Lynne’s interest in the management of built heritage stemmed from her fascination with the relationship between people, property and place. She brought a unique perspective to her work, ensuring that cultural heritage and property development could coexist in meaningful ways.

Lynne was a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS CVS), a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute (FAPI CPV), a registered valuer in Queensland and New South Wales and a Chartered Environmentalist (C Env), among many other distinctions

Lynne’s contributions to the profession were immense and her pioneering efforts in education and international development continue to shape the industry today. She was more than just an expert in her field – she was a mentor, a leader and a passionate advocate for the highest standards in valuation and land management. Her legacy will live on in the countless professionals she inspired, the institutions she strengthened and the positive changes she helped bring to the global property community.

She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her, along with her devoted husband and three adult children, but Lynne’s influence will remain a guiding force in the profession for years to come.