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…
Knowledge Hub
Be recognised for your academic achievements and take the first step in your career as a property professional.
Blog
Vale Notice for Stuart McDonald
We regret to announce the passing of Stuart McDonald AAPI CPV, a notable figure in the Australian Property Institute and an expert in rural property valuation. Born on 21 December…
Blog
Certificate of Competence Pathway - Queensland
The Board of Queensland is pleased to announce they have approved an additional pathway to become a Registered Valuer in Queensland called the Certificate of Competence pathway. Together with the…
Standards
Guidance Paper released – AVGP305 Specialist Disability Accommodation
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…
Members
Updated International Valuation Standards
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) have updated the International Valuation Standards (IVS), publishing 31 January 2024. The IVSC has announced a twelve (12) month lead-in period with the updated…
Members
Understand the key changes to the updated International Valuation Standards
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) are hosting a number of webinars to give further insight into the updated International Valuation Standards (IVS) releasing January 2024 but coming into effect…
Standards
API Board approves updated Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct
Following the exposure draft consultation period and rigorous reviews by a team of experts who comprehensively reviewed and considered all submissions the Board has approved the updated Code of Ethics…
Standards
ABFI Residential Valuation Standing Instructions Version 4.1 released
The Residential Valuation Industry Group (RVI Group) conducted a review of V4 of the ABFI Residential Valuation Standing Instructions (ABFI RVSI) and have released a revised version (V4.1) which comes…
Standards
What constitutes a Valuation of real property by an API Valuer under the API Rules?
This has been debated recently and we can confirm that commentary as to valuations undertaken without a physical inspection do not apply to valuations undertaken for statutory purposes which are…
Blog
Reforms to the Unfair Contract Terms Regime
Reforms to the unfair contract terms regime (UCT Regime) will come into force on 9 November 2023. Amendments to the Australian Consumer Law (under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)…
Blog
Pilot Review: Certified Practising Valuer (Residential)
Motivated from Member and employer feedback, API are exploring the introduction of a new Professional pathway - Certified Practising Valuer (Residential). Feedback gathered from the market indicated that RPVs would…
Personal and Professional Skills
Future Workforce for the Property Industry – Are We Ready for the Change?
The purpose of this research project is to identify the property workforce of the future, to assess the readiness of property practitioners and property graduates for the future property workforce…
Members
Future of the Property Profession Report
The Australian Property Institute is delighted to unveil the Future of the Property Profession Report, a key strategic initiative aligned to our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. This visionary endeavour contains evidence-based…