One of the most visible ways these donations are making a difference is through the Class of 2025 scholarship initiative.
The scheme offers bursaries covering 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of the costs of learning materials, Propertymark membership, and examination fees. Since launching in early 2025, it has been heavily oversubscribed, leading to a second intake for autumn 2025.
Through initiatives like this, the Propertymark Trust is removing barriers to learning and ensuring that financial circumstances never prevent someone from developing their skills and gaining professional recognition.
This combination of wellbeing and learning support means the Trust not only helps individuals in difficult times but also enables them to rebuild and progress within the profession.
This second intake has been extremely well received and oversubscribed. It will provide several individuals with a route into qualifications that will help underpin their future careers.
A full-circle impact
The link between member donations and scholarship funding demonstrates a genuine full-circle effect: money from agents is being reinvested into the future of the profession.
By supporting the Trust, Propertymark members are not only helping colleagues in need but also empowering new entrants to gain qualifications and build successful careers. It’s a reminder that the property industry is driven by people who care about clients, about standards, and about each other.
Mandatory qualifications
The UK Government is consulting on reforms to the home-buying and selling process, proposing mandatory qualifications for estate and commercial agents across the UK, and letting agents in England. So, there has never been a better time to invest in professional development.
With rising expectations for professional standards, gaining a formal qualification is more than a goal; it’s fast becoming a necessity.
Propertymark Learning’s study programmes offer a clear route to recognised professional status, helping agents and their teams stand out in a changing marketplace. They have various pathways that you can choose from based on the country you're practising in and your chosen specialism.
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