Employees/looking to work in the industry
Membership grades
Student grade (N/A)
If you don't have a letting qualification, you can join at the student grade (even if you're not working in the industry). You will have three years at this grade to get qualified and upgrade your membership. You won't be able to use the letters after your name or logo until you do.
Associate grade (N/A)
The only difference between Associate grade and Member grade is that Associates do not work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected company. You get the same benefits but won't be able to use the letters MARLA or the logo until your membership is upgraded.
Member grade (MARLA)
You must have at least the Level 3 qualification (Level 6 for Scotland) and work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected agency. Use our Find an Expert search to see if your agency is ARLA Propertymark Protected.
Fellow grade (FARLA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Residential Letting and Property Management, work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected agency and provide evidence that you have five years' industry experience.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £265.00, unless joining at the Student grade whereby it's £90.00. Once your membership has been approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t be charged if for any reason your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
A secondary membership is discounted to £150 per year and grants you access to even more resources whilst keeping you up to date in another discipline.
My director is not a member
UTILISE THE GRANDFATHERING SCHEME
The Grandfathering Scheme' enables your director to join without having to become qualified first. They would instead nominate you (once you're a qualified member) during their application process; you must be qualified to at least Level 3 standard (Level 6 for Scotland).
Once your director is a member, the agency would become ARLA Propertymark Protected through their membership and you will be able to upgrade to the Member or Fellow grade.
Can I use the logo and designatory letters?
Student and Associate grade members are not able to use the logo or designatory letters until their membership is upgraded. Only members who work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected company can use the logo, this means that the director is a member and we regulate the company as part of their membership. We do this to limit any uncertainties consumers may have surrounding the protection afforded to them by our members.
Can I claim tax relief on my membership fee?
Propertymark is an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) approved professional body. We are registered as either ‘Residential Letting Agents Association of’ or ‘Estate Agents National Association of’ depending on your type of membership. This means that if you are a UK taxpayer, you may be able to claim the relief on our membership.
How to claim
EMPLOYEES
If you are an employee of an organisation, then you can claim tax relief on your annual self-assessment return or via the HMRC P87 form.
If you employer pays your membership fee on your behalf, they may already have an exemption with HMRC so that you will not be taxed.
Your employers could also include our fees on your annual P11D form which then you can claim on your self-assessment return.
SELF-EMPLOYED
Membership fees may be deductible as an allowable expense before you calculate your taxable profits.
When you join Propertymark, or on renewal of your membership you will be provided with a receipt of payment, and this can be used as evidence to support your claim.
For more information, and to check if you can claim visit GOV.uk.
What is RoPA?
RoPA stands for the Regulation of Property Agents, it was a working group chaired by Lord Best and tasked with advising the Government on a new regulatory framework for the property industry. RoPA released a report outlining their recommendations for licensing and qualifications for customer-facing staff.
Membership grades
Student grade (N/A)
If you don't have a sales qualification, you can join at the student grade (even if you're not working in the industry). You will have three years at this grade to get qualified and upgrade your membership. You won't be able to use the letters or logo until you do.
Associate grade (ANAEA)
If you're not qualified but do have at least five years' experience, you can join at the Associate grade. However, with steps being taken towards regulation through RoPA's report, we recommend getting qualified in preparation.
Member grade (MNAEA)
Regardless of your experience, if you're working as an estate agent and have the Level 3 qualification in residential sales (Level 6 in Scotland) you can join at the Member grade.
Fellow grade (FNAEA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. If you're working in the industry, have the Level 4 Certificate in Sale of Residential Property and five years' industry experience, you can join at the Fellow grade.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £265.00, unless joining at the Student grade whereby it's £90.00. Once your membership has been approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t be charged if for any reason your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
A secondary membership is discounted to £150 per year and grants you access to even more resources whilst keeping you up to date in another discipline.
Can I display the logo?
Providing you're not at the Student grade and work for an Propertymark Protected company, you can use the logo. This means that your director is in membership and their company is therefore regulated as part of their membership. We only allow Propertymark Protected companies to display the logo to limit any uncertainties consumers may have surrounding the protection afforded to them by our members. Use the 'Find an Expert' search to see if your company is Propertymark Protected.
Can I claim tax relief on my membership fee?
Propertymark is an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) approved professional body. We are registered as either ‘Residential Letting Agents Association of’ or ‘Estate Agents National Association of’ depending on your type of membership. This means that if you are a UK taxpayer, you may be able to claim the relief on our membership.
How to claim
EMPLOYEES
If you are an employee of an organisation, then you can claim tax relief on your annual self-assessment return or via the HMRC P87 form.
If you employer pays your membership fee on your behalf, they may already have an exemption with HMRC so that you will not be taxed.
Your employers could also include our fees on your annual P11D form which then you can claim on your self-assessment return.
SELF-EMPLOYED
Membership fees may be deductible as an allowable expense before you calculate your taxable profits.
When you join Propertymark, or on renewal of your membership you will be provided with a receipt of payment, and this can be used as evidence to support your claim.
For more information, and to check if you can claim visit GOV.uk.
What is RoPA?
RoPA stands for the Regulation of Property Agents, it was a working group chaired by Lord Best and tasked with advising the Government on a new regulatory framework for the property industry. RoPA released a report outlining their recommendations for licensing and qualifications for customer-facing staff.
Membership grades
Student grade (N/A)
If you don't have an auctioneering qualification, you can join at the student grade (even if you're not working in the industry). You will have three years at this grade to get qualified and upgrade your membership. You won't be able to use the letters or logo until you do.
Associate grade (ANAVA)
If you're not qualified but have at least five years' experience, you can join at the Associate grade. This is your ideal route into membership, and you can always look to get qualified and upgrade your membership.
Member grade (MNAVA)
Regardless of your experience, if you're working as a valuer and/or auctioneer and have the Level 3 qualification in auctioneering you can join at the Member grade.
Fellow grade (FNAVA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. If you're working in the industry, have the Level 4 qualification in auctioneering and five years industry experience, you can join at the Fellow grade.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £265.00, unless joining at the Student grade whereby it's £90.00. Once your membership has been approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t be charged if for any reason your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
A secondary membership is discounted to £150 per year and grants you access to even more resources whilst keeping you up to date in another discipline.
What is RoPA?
RoPA stands for the Regulation of Property Agents, it was a working group chaired by Lord Best and tasked with advising the Government on a new regulatory framework for the property industry. RoPA released a report outlining their recommendations for licensing and qualifications for customer-facing staff.
Can I display the logo?
Providing you're not at the Student grade and work for an Propertymark Protected company, you can use the logo. This means that your director is in membership and their company is therefore regulated as part of their membership. We only allow Propertymark Protected companies to display the logo to limit any uncertainties consumers may have surrounding the protection afforded to them by our members. Use the 'Find an Expert' search to see if your company is Propertymark Protected.
Membership grades
Student grade (N/A)
If you don't have a commercial qualification, you can join at the student grade (even if you're not working in the industry). You will have three years at this grade to get qualified and upgrade your membership. You won't be able to use the letters or logo until you do.
Associate grade ANAEA (Comm)
If you're not qualified but do have at least five years' experience, you can join at the Associate grade. This is your ideal route into membership and you can look to get qualified and upgrade your membership once in membership.
Member grade MNAEA (Comm)
Regardless of your experience, if you're working as a commercial agent and have the Level 3 qualification in commercial property agency you can join at the Member grade.
Fellow grade (FNAEA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. If you're working in the industry, have a Level 4 qualification in commercial property and five years' industry experience, you can join at the Fellow grade.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £265.00, unless joining at the Student grade whereby it's £90.00. Once your membership has been approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t be charged if for any reason your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
A secondary membership is discounted to £150 per year and grants you access to even more resources whilst keeping you up to date in another discipline.
What is RoPA?
RoPA stands for the Regulation of Property Agents, it was a working group chaired by Lord Best and tasked with advising the Government on a new regulatory framework for the property industry. RoPA released a report outlining their recommendations for licensing and qualifications for customer-facing staff.
Can I display the logo?
Providing you're not at the Student grade and work for an Propertymark Protected company, you can use the logo. This means that your director is in membership and their company is therefore regulated as part of their membership. We only allow Propertymark Protected companies to display the logo to limit any uncertainties consumers may have surrounding the protection afforded to them by our members. Use the 'Find an Expert' search to see if your company is Propertymark Protected.
NAEA Commercial disciplines
Agency
Sales and lettings of commercial property, including acquisitions of property on behalf of clients for both investment and occupation purposes.
Commercial property management
Rent collection and co-ordination of day to day management issues including service charge assessment/collection on behalf of commercial property landlords.
Lease renewals
Advice to both landlords and tenants regarding lease renewals, including the legal process and appropriate rental assessment.
Valuation
The valuation of all types of commercial property for a variety of purposes, including market appraisals, secured lending, capital tax purposes, matrimonial and court proceedings
Rent reviews
Advice to landlords and tenants alike regarding any rent review provisions within their leases, including procedural matters and the actual rental assessment.
Commercial surveying
Preparation of survey reports on commercial buildings, including Schedules of Condition and Schedules of Dilapidation. Just as when buying a house a survey is important, so too is a survey when either buying or taking a lease on full repairing terms of a commercial property to ascertain the state of repair of the building and potential future repairing liabilities if held on lease.
Commercial development advice
Advice to developers in respect of commercial property development or redevelopment, be it of single units or substantial sites.
Business transfer
The sale of trading businesses of all types, including for example nursing homes, guest houses and hotels, post offices, newsagents, fish and chip shops, fish farms and caravan parks.
Rating
Advice to owners or occupiers regarding their rating assessment; this is of particular current relevance as the new 2010 rating list has now been produced and as a result many property occupiers may be paying too much in Business Rates. Our rating specialists can appeal the revised Rateable Value on their behalf.
