

CPD in the Property sector
Overview of the Property Sector
The UK property sector requires a variety of skills, involved in all aspects of property across commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural sectors. The property industry is a diverse sector employing individuals across a range of sub-sectors including architecture, surveying, facilities management, planning, engineering, environment, development & management, investment, lettings & sales. According to Open University, there are approximately 360,000 people employed in the UK property and housing sectors working in over 105,000 organisations.
According to the IPF Size and Structure of UK Property Market, the total value of UK commercial property, which covers the three main sectors of retail, offices and industrials along with hotels, pubs and restaurants, leisure and miscellaneous types was estimated at £647bn in mid-2013. These sectors generate £50bn of rental income on an average yield of 7.8%. By value, 45% of this property is retail including pubs and restaurants, 28% is offices, whilst 18% and almost 9% respectively are industrial and ‘other commercial’. London now accounts for a little over a third of total value.
The total value of the UK’s residential stock is estimated to be £4,615bn (2013), seven times the size of the commercial property value. Almost all of this is privately owned, mainly by owner-occupiers but including about £837bn in the private rented sector. Housing associations, local and central government and their agencies account for about only £200bn of residential property value.
CPD in the Property Sector
The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) states Continuing Professional Development is an integral part of ARLA membership. CPD ensures members are up to date and continually evolving their knowledge of an ever changing industry and market. CPD is mandatory for all ARLA members who are required to undertake at least 12 hours CPD activity per year. Evidence of at least 12 hours CPD must be provided annually.
CPD is integral to the Institution of Commercial and Business Agents (ICBA) membership. ICBA states that Continuing Professional Development is intended to be tailored to personal needs, and should help to improve key areas as a property professional. CPD comprises of 4 hours attendance at relevant educational events and 8 hours independent study.
As from 1 January 2011, the Institute of Residential Property Managers (IRPM) has made CPD requirements compulsory to members and require the undertaking and recording of at least 15 hours CPD per year.
All Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) members must complete a minimum of 20 hours CPD each calendar year, of which at least 10 hours must be considered formal CPD, a structured learning activity with clear learning objectives.
Members of the Association of Professional Inventory Providers (APIP) are encouraged to complete at least 12 hours CPD activity per year, of which 4 hours should be obtained by attendance at relevant educational events and up to 8 hours by relevant study.
- British Property Federation
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA)
- National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
- National Approved Lettings Scheme (NALS)
- Institute of Residential Property Managers (IRPM)
- Association of Professional Inventory Providers (APIP)
- National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP)
- Construction Industry Council (CIC)
- Institution of Commercial and Business Agents (ICBA)
- Investment Property Forum
Stay in the loop with what's happening in the CPD Property industry
Get industry-related content straight to your inbox
Thank you for subscribing
By signing up to our site you are agreeing to our privacy policy
Browse CPD Property Training Providers
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Algeco UK

Stockport Homes Group

Dawsons Auctioneers & Valuers

The Trust Network

Joe Edwards Property

Renaissance Services SAOG

Prinsegate Chartered Surveyors

Supported Living Gateway

SafeHMO
Vanti

NACD
Glass Aftercare

Nurtur Group

Lisa H Brown
Capital Events
Farley Cove

TWD Training

CHIC

Title Split Limited
CPD Property Courses and Workshops
Property
Financial Viability Appraisal Explained
M3
Training Course
Property
Challenges of the title conditions act 2003
Registers of Scotland
Webinar
Property
The role of Master System Integrators in Smart Bui...
Vanti
Seminar
Property
Asbestos Management
Pennington Choices
Training Course
Property
Capturing data from ambient loop networks
Guru Systems
Seminar
Property
Working at Height
TWD Training
Training Course
Property
Plans and Mapping
Registers of Scotland
Webinar
Property
PureSeal Approved Applicator Training; Module 1: D...
Pureseal Services UK
Training Course
Property
Life Coach Training
Discipline – Steven Green
Training Course
Property
Abrasive Wheels
TWD Training
Training Course
Property
KPI and Board Reporting
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Workshop
Property
Financial Modelling in PE/VC
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Workshop
Property
Developing an ESG Strategy for Your Portfolio
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
Workshop
Property
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Emrill Services
Training Course
Property
Managing Workplace Conflict
Emrill Services
Training Course
Property
Understanding the Importance of Maintenance in the...
Glass Aftercare
Seminar
Property
Asbestos Awareness
TWD Training
Training Course
Property
Understanding the Development Process
M3
Training Course
Property
Commercial Hot Water Storage
McDonald Water Storage
Webinar
Property
Property Compliance Training Course
Pennington Choices
Training Course
CPD Property Online & eLearning
Property
Understanding Section 8; Ground Rent & Interpretat...
JB Leitch Limited
Online Course
Property
Lone Working
TWD Training
Online Course
Property
Unlock Supported Living Property Course
Lisa H Brown
Online Course
Property
Amendment 2 Training
The Premspec Group
Online Course
Property
Real Estate Analyst Training Course
Farley Cove
Online Course
Property
UhUb Supervisor Level 2 Training
UhUb
Online Course
Property
Mutual Enforcement Covenants under the Lease and C...
JB Leitch Limited
Online Course
Property
GDPR - The perfect practice; Excel Intermediate
Practice Index
Online Course
Property
Excel basics for Practice Managers
Practice Index
Online Course
Property
UhUb Supervisor level 1 Training
UhUb
Online Course
Property
UhUb Cleaning Training
UhUb
Online Course
Property
Property Wealth System Trading Properties (17 Mo...
Progressive Property Ventures
Online Course
Property
Property Wealth System Raising Money (20 Modules...
Progressive Property Ventures
Online Course
Property
Property Wealth System HMO & Multi Lets (20 Modu...
Progressive Property Ventures
Online Course
Property
Property Wealth System Advanced Deal Structures...
Progressive Property Ventures
Online Course
Property
Residential Waking Watch Training
Verto Training
Online Course
Property
Introduction into Residential Property
Verto Training
Online Course
Property
New Lease of Life Customer Service for Property...
Verto Training
Online Course
Property
HR Essentials for Property Managers
Verto Training
Online Course
Property
Health and Safety Awareness Training
Verto Training
Online Course
CPD Property Events
The Retrofit Challenge Summit
Ocean Media Group Ltd
Tenant and Resident Engagement Conference
Ocean Media Group Ltd
Supported Housing Conference
Knowledge Exchange Group
Housing 2023
Ocean Media Group Ltd
Inside Housing Communications Conference
Ocean Media Group Ltd
HOMES UK
Ocean Media Group Ltd
CPD Property Articles
Property Sub-sectors
Get industry-related content straight to your inbox
Thank you for subscribing
By signing up to our site you are agreeing to our privacy policy