Welcome to the IRPM

Your passport to professionalism in property management

The IRPM was launched by the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) in early 2002 as a means of delivering a portable professional qualification in residential property management, available to anyone working in the sector, and one which would be accepted by all those operating within it. The Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM) became a sponsor in July 2002 and the Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS) joined as a sponsor in November 2002.

The Institute’s aim is to meet the following objectives:-

Raise standards in this professional sector Provide individuals with independent accreditation as to their professional skills Provide a career development path for individuals Aid in the process of recruiting new entrants to the sector Assist practitioners in assessing job applicant capabilities Provide opportunities for Continuing Professional Development And generally improve the standing of the sector in the eyes of the public

The Institute was formally inaugurated in January 2002 with a defined Constitution and Rules, underpinned by a Code of Professional Conduct. It has a hierarchy of membership grades based on defined criteria. These grades are Fellow, Member, Associate and Affiliate.

The Institute is intended to be a self-governing body funded by membership contributions and other revenue deriving from its activities.