Members
April 25, 2025
How to Prepare for the new CPD Diary
The second phase of our digital transformation is nearing launch. The new CPD Diary is entering the last stages of completion. The diary will become part of your Felix Member…
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Standards
IVSC Perspectives Paper: AVMs and Residential Valuations
The API submitted a formal response to the IVSC Tangible Assets Board in relation to the IVSC Perspectives Paper: Automated Valuation Models and Residential Valuations. A copy of the full…
Standards
Rules applying to valuers undertaking valuations for/on behalf of a statutory body
The API has received feedback relating to Rule 4 Impartiality and Rule 13 Statutory Valuations of the API Rules of Professional Conduct (the API Rules) for API valuers who undertake…
Standards
Disclaimer Clauses & Qualifications Statements - GP Republished
The API is systematically reviewing its standards to meet the changing and future needs of Members. The API and PINZ were alerted to some minor errors in ANZPGP 201 Disclaimer…
Standards
Valuations with Limited or No Physical Inspection by a Valuer
Clients have always had the choice to request a Valuer to provide a limited (or restricted) physical inspection of the property, or no physical inspection of any kind, of the…
Member Alert
Vale Notice for Lesley Bennett
It is with great sadness that we inform Members of the passing of API Pioneer Lesley Bennett. Born in 1926, the same year as API’s inception, Lesley Bennett was the…
Member Alert
Join an API Committee and Shape the Future of the Property Profession
Are you passionate about the property profession and eager to make a difference? The Australian Property Institute (API) encourages you to join one of our esteemed committees. This is your…
Standards
Guidance Paper released – AVGP306 Carbon Farming Projects
The API continues to review its standards documents to ensure they meet the changing and future needs of Members. The API in conjunction with a group of subject matter experts…
Member Alert
Vale Notice for John Barras
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Barras FAPI, a distinguished Fellow of the Australian Property Institute (API). Elevated to Fellow in 1996 and gaining…
Standards
Standards Alert: Building Commission NSW Defective Buildings and Property Valuations
The API provides this professional standards alert to increase awareness for API Valuer Members (“Valuers”) who undertake valuations of units/apartments in NSW. More specifically this alert discusses the Building Commission…
Standards
Reminder: Guidelines for Valuations Submitted to Revenue NSW
We have received important feedback from Revenue NSW in relation to providing comprehensive evidence to support the market value for Valuations undertaken for the purposes of stamp duty (transfer duty). …
Blog
The Importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for API Members
The Australian Property Institute (API) champions professional excellence among property valuers, and a cornerstone of this excellence is Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is not merely a requirement; it is…
Blog
Robert Hecek, LFAPI, WAVO President-Elect
The API is pleased to confirm that Robert Hecek, LFAPI and Chair of the APIV Scheme has been appointed as the President-Elect of the World Association of Valuation Organisations (WAVO). …