Becoming a Member

You can become a member of PIPA in a number of ways.

By becoming a member, you will subscribe to our voluntary Code of Conduct which ensures integrity, disclosure and excellence in service provision. 

To learn more about the associated benefits of becoming a PIPA member click here

Become an Individual Member For businesses operating as sole traders or partnerships. Please note that companies are unable to obtain this level of membership.  Register online now

Become a Corporate Member A Corporate Member is any entity of a company or corporate nature. The fee is determined by assessing the number of staff within the entity including franchisees and sub contractors operating under the company banner. Register online now

 

Membership Fees

Membership  Level	Membership Fees (per annum incl GST)	Classifications	Individuals
QPIA Membership	$195.00	In addition to a sole trader/individual or corporate membership and only available to those who have completed the PIPA Accreditation Program
Sole Trader/Individual	$250.00	1 Category	1 Individual listed
Corporate 1-10 (total staff)	$595.00	Up to 2 categories	Up to 2 individuals listed
Corporate 11-20 (total staff)	$1,100.00	Up to 4 categories	Up to 4 individuals listed
Corporate 21-50 (total staff)	$2,200.00	Up to 6 categories	Up to 6 individuals listed
Corporate 51-100 (total staff)	$4,400.00	Up to 8 categories	Up to 8 individuals listed
Corporate 100+ (total staff)	$6,600.00	Up to 10 categories	Up to 10 indviduals listed
Additional Fees (website search feature)	$150.00 per	Additional category or additional business location under same category	Additional individual listing

 

Consumers can use the Website Search Feature which forms part of Membership to search for a Property Investment Professional to help them on their property investment journey. Consumers will be able to search via Category, By Business Name, By Location or Via Category By Individuals Name, by Location, whereby distance will determine search result

 

Membership Category Classifications  

 

Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®) or Property Investment Adviser (PIA)*
Real Estate - Buyers Agent Real Estate - Selling Agent Real Estate - Project Marketing/Selling Real Estate - Property Manager Property Investment Marketeers Mortgage Broker Registered Tax Agent (Accountant) Lawyers & Solicitors Property Conveyancer	Financial Planner Licensed Valuer Licensed Builder Building and/or Pest Inspector Quantity Surveyor Developer Education & Research Providers Lenders

Trading Category Classification can only be granted with proof of business activity or business qualification within that category.  Individuals can be added based on proof of qualification within their nominated Category Classification.

For example: A business that wishes to be classified as a Financial Planning Practice would need to provide proof of AFSL licence or proof of authorised representation of AFSL holder. A business wishes to be classified as a educational provider will need to show proof of RTA status or course offerings or publication offerings to be reviewed by PIPA management to achieve a education and or research classification category (just running seminars or alike will not see you granted this classification as its for professional education, research or mainstream publications). 

Additional categories may be purchased for an extra fee. 

* Important notes: Only a QPIA® or a PIA can provide personal property investment advice. 

PIA's must obtain a QPIA® qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by PIPA within 3 years of becoming a member and must start a course within 12 months of becoming a member and nominating the Property Investment Adviser category classification.