Principals, Partners and Directors (PPDs)
Membership grades
Member grade (MARLA)
If you have the required qualification in residential lettings you can join us at the Member grade. If you are not qualified, you may still be able to join us through the ‘Grandfathering scheme’. See the tabs below for more information.
Fellow grade (FARLA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have at least five years’ experience in the industry and have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Residential Letting and Property Management.
ARLA Inventories
The requirements around joining ARLA Inventories differ. Click here for more information about joining ARLA Inventories.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £280.00. Once your membership is approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t need to pay if your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
COMPANY OBLIGATIONS
Please note that some Company Obligations may involve further costs depending on what your company does or doesn’t have in place. More information on Company Obligations can be found at the bottom of this page.
I don't have a qualification
APPLY THROUGH THE GRANDFATHERING SCHEME
Provided you have a qualified ARLA Propertymark member at your company, the Grandfathering Scheme offers PPDs a route into membership without having to become qualified first.
You would nominate your employee during the application process; they must be qualified to at least Level 3 standard (Level 6 for Scotland). If someone has the required qualification but is not a member, complete their membership application first before joining yourself.
If the nominated employee later leaves your company, you would have six months to get another employee qualified and into membership or pass the qualification yourself in order to retain your membership.
Are there membership discounts available?
If there are at least five members at your company then you are entitled to a discount—the more members you have, the greater the discount. Each member can be added to one, discounted invoice (even if they work at different branches) and all renewal dates set to the same time. Contact the Membership team once you've joined to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
If you want to be kept up to date and have access to resources covering multiple disciplines then it is well worth applying for second membership once you're initial application is approved. Your secondary membership will be discounted to £150 per year (from £280) and your company will be regulated through your primary membership, meaning you don't have to re-supply the relevant documentation.
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.
Why do letting agents join ARLA Propertymark?
Membership grades
Associate grade (ANAEA)
If you don't have a qualification 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 have the Level 3 qualification in residential sales (Level 6 in Scotland) you can join NAEA Propertymark at the Member grade.
Fellow grade (FNAEA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. If you 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 £280.00. Once your membership is approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t need to pay if your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
COMPANY OBLIGATIONS
Please note that some Company Obligations may involve further costs depending on what your company does or doesn’t have in place. More information on Company Obligations can be found at the bottom of this page.
I don't have a qualification
You won't be able to join at this time if you do not have the required qualification or five years' experience in the industry. You will need to work towards getting a qualification and apply for membership once you have passed. If you do have five years' industry experience then you can join at the Associate grade.
Are there membership discounts available?
If there are at least five members at your company then you are entitled to a discount—the more members you have, the greater the discount. Each member can be added to one, discounted invoice (even if they work at different branches) and all renewal dates set to the same time. Contact the Membership team once you've joined to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
If you want to be kept up to date and have access to resources covering multiple disciplines then it is well worth applying for second membership once you're initial application is approved. Your secondary membership will be discounted to £150 per year (from £280) and your company will be regulated through your primary membership, meaning you don't have to re-supply the relevant documentation.
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.
Why become a member of NAEA Propertymark?
Membership grades
Associate grade (ANAVA)
If you don't have a qualification but have at least five years' experience, you can join at the Associate grade. We will ask you to provide a CV outlining your experience and where you've worked.
Member grade (MNAVA)
If you have the Level 3 qualification in chattels or real property auctioneering you can join NAVA Propertymark at the Member grade. You don't need to have any experience but you do need to be working as a valuer or auctioneer.
Fellow grade (FNAVA)
If you have a qualfication in auctioneereing or valuation at Level 4 or above and five years' experience you can join at the Fellow grade.Contact us if you think you have a qualification at the required level to see if it;s on our approved list.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £280.00. Once your membership is approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t need to pay if your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
COMPANY OBLIGATIONS
Please note that some Company Obligations may involve further costs depending on what your company does or doesn’t have in place. More information on Company Obligations can be found at the bottom of this page.
I don't have a qualification
You won't be able to join at this time if you do not have the required qualification or five years' experience in the industry. You will need to work towards getting a qualification and apply for membership once you have passed. If you do have five years' industry experience then you can join at the Associate grade.
Are there membership discounts available?
If there are at least five members at your company then you are entitled to a discount—the more members you have, the greater the discount. Each member can be added to one, discounted invoice (even if they work at different branches) and all renewal dates set to the same time. Contact the Membership team once you've joined to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
If you want to be kept up to date and have access to resources covering multiple disciplines then it is well worth applying for second membership once you're initial application is approved. Your secondary membership will be discounted to £150 per year (from £280) and your company will be regulated through your primary membership, meaning you don't have to re-supply the relevant documentation.
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
Associate grade (ANAEA Comm)
If you don't have a qualification but have at least five years' experience, you can join at the Associate grade.
Member grade (MNAEA Comm)
Regardless of your experience, if you have the Level 3 Award in Commercial Property Agency you can join NAEA Commercial at the Member grade.
Fellow grade (FNAEA Comm)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. If you have an industry-specific qualification at Level 4 or above and five years' industry experience, you can join at the Fellow grade.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription is £280.00. Once your membership is approved, you will be sent an invoice for the fee due—you won’t need to pay if your application is declined. All fees are non-refundable once an application has been approved and paid.
COMPANY OBLIGATIONS
Please note that some Company Obligations may involve further costs depending on what your company does or doesn’t have in place. More information on Company Obligations can be found at the bottom of this page.
I don't have a qualification
You won't be able to join at this time if you do not have the required qualification or five years' experience in the industry. You will need to work towards getting a qualification and apply for membership once you have passed. If you do have five years' industry experience then you can join at the Associate grade.
Are there membership discounts available?
If there are at least five members at your company then you are entitled to a discount—the more members you have, the greater the discount. Each member can be added to one, discounted invoice (even if they work at different branches) and all renewal dates set to the same time. Contact the Membership team once you've joined to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
SECONDARY MEMBERSHIP
If you want to be kept up to date and have access to resources covering multiple disciplines then it is well worth applying for second membership once you're initial application is approved. Your secondary membership will be discounted to £150 per year (from £280) and your company will be regulated through your primary membership, meaning you don't have to re-supply the relevant documentation.
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.
Becoming an NAEA Commercial member
