QPIA Module Two – Elements of Property
PIPA Accreditation Program
QPIA® Training
This program has been developed by PIPA (Property Investment Professionals of Australia) as an industry benchmark of knowledge and skills for individual investors and professionals in industries involved with property investment. The six modules can be done individually or as a complete course to deliver education for anyone wishing to develop and expand their personal knowledge on property investment, or look for a career in property investment advising as a Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®).
Welcome to Module 2: Elements of Property. This is the second module in the PIPA Accreditation Program. This module identifies the issues that need to be taken into account as you help your client think about their overall investment position. The discussion here is to help you work with your clients to consider their investment goals, objectives, likes, dislikes, and attitudes. We talk in particular, about risk, your client’s attitude towards it, and how this will help determine how your client should structure their investments.
Investment in property can be a highly successful strategy for wealth creation; however, it needs to be considered in light of the mix of assets contained in your client’s investment portfolio. Investors need to understand the relative merits, risks, and possible returns of all different types of investment classes in order to make an informed decision. Being able to research, analyse and evaluate the merits of property is a necessary skill for a property investment advisor.
In this module, you are introduced to the six-step investment property advising process which stretches from initial consultation through to the purchase of a property. This module gives a brief overview of the six steps which are covered in depth in module six, however, in reality, each module covers aspects of this process.
Module 2 also covers different property types, land, and building use principles and gives you an overview of building and construction types used in Australia.
* PIPA has developed the PIPA Accreditation Program, Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®) training which enables the use of the post-nominal QPIA® and logo. To achieve this standard and in order to keep this qualification at a current level, you will be required to:
- successfully complete the PIPA Accreditation Program;
- be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relative industry experience i.e. real estate & associated services, finance, or mortgage services etc;
- maintain full membership of PIPA or be gainfully employed by a member company;
- undertake the QPIA® Continuing Professional Development Program; and
- register the QPIA® status with PIPA, renewing annually.
** Please note that use of the QPIA® post-nominal and logo without complying with the items listed above is not permitted.**
