The Institute of Residential Property Management

Facts and Questions

How do I apply to join the IRPM?

Scroll over the Membership tab on the menu bar and click on ‘join the irpm.’ Here you’ll be able to print off an application form that can be posted back to us. Please feel free to contact Julie or Caroline if you need any help.

What does it cost to be a member?

When you first join the IRPM there is a one off joining fee of £50. Our membership level prices increase as you progress through the Institute. Affiliates are £55, Associates are £80, Members and Fellows £110.

What’s the benefit of being a member?

IRPM offers its members many benefits by qualifying them in an un-regulated sector. Successful completion of the exams demonstrates their professional skills to an employer and can offer a clear career path for the future. Existing members say the IRPM have improved their employment opportunities and offers them a chance to network within the industry. The opportunity to enhance your Continuing Professional Development is prevalent (CPD.)

How do I become a fellow?

This grade of membership may be awarded by the IRPM Board of Governors. Please contact the Secretariat if you would like further information. You can also see the Criteria for Upgrade here and then download the application form if you want to proceed.

Is XXX a member of the IRPM?

Please feel free to browse the member search function on our website which is under the membership section to aid your enquiry. Or alternatively contact the office on 020 7622 5092

When do I have to sit the exams?

We encourage members to sit the Part I Exam within two years of joining the IRPM as an Affiliate member and you must have 1 years experience within the sector. You must have 3 years experience to progress and sit the Part II Exam.

How can I find out more information on the Part II Exam?

Please scroll over the membership tab and click on Part II for more information. The IRPM has commissioned the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to design and run this examination so for a booking form please visit The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) website.

When are the results coming out?

We know that nobody likes waiting for exam results so we aim to send them to you as quickly as possible. With our new electronic marking procedure candidates can expect to have their results for Part I delivered to their door (with a certificate if you pass) within 7-10 working days. Timescales for Part II Results can be confirmed by the CIH.

I’ve forgotten my username and/or password for the website!

Please call the office on 020 7622 5092. You’ll be asked some security questions and then we can provide you with any information you require.

Can my company join the IRPM?

No. We do not offer corporate membership, we qualify the individual.

How do I make a complaint? What complaints can irpm deal with?

Please click here for our complaints procedure

Which complaints can irpm deal with?

The IRPM Compliance Committee will investigate matters of professional conduct, communications, tone and discharge of duties, fraud, dishonesty or illegal activities.

The IRPM do not regulate landlords or managing agents. Landlord / tenant disputes or client / agent disputes should be addressed through the internal complaints procedures of the appropriate body i.e. landlord or their agents.

Many professional bodies, including; ARMA, PMAS, ARHM, RICS, NAEA & ARLA require their member (regulated) firms to have an internal complaints procedure and to be members of an independent redress scheme e.g. the Property Services Ombudsman scheme.