Principals, Partners and Directors (PPDs)
Membership grades
Associate grade (AARLA)
Associate grade is for those with the Level 2 lettings qualification (Level 5 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience. Alternatively, you can join with a minimum of two years’ experience and you will be given two years to achieve the required qualification. You will not be able to continue with membership beyond the two years if the qualification is not achieved.
Member grade (MARLA)
Member grade is for those with the Level 3 qualification in residential lettings (Level 6 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience.
Fellow grade (FARLA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have at least five years’ experience in the industry and have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification (comparable to SCQF Level 7 in Scotland).
Company Obligations
Once your membership is approved, you will have three months to provide the relevant documentation needed to obtain 'ARLA Propertymark Protected' status unless your company is already regulated. See FAQs for more information.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
Fantastic news! There will be no increase to membership fees in 2025. This means that membership fees have remained unchanged for an unprecedented three years. Read the full announcement...
The annual membership subscription is £295.00. 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 discount
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. The Secondary discount only applies to full memberships, i.e. Associate, Member or Fellow grade members.
What are the rules of membership?
To maintain the value of membership, all members are obliged to comply with the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules. Rules provide a compliance structure which ensures that our high standards are upheld.
What are Company Obligations?
PPDs are required to regulate all relevant companies for which they are legally responsible. You must provide evidence that your company meets our Company Obligations within three months of your membership application being approved and annually thereafter to maintain your membership.
Many of the company obligations are also legal requirements to trade and all promote the highest standards in the industry.
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 have become a member to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
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)
Associate grade is for those with the Level 2 sales qualification (Level 5 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience. Alternatively, you can join with a minimum of two years’ experience and you will be given two years to achieve the required qualification. You will not be able to continue with membership beyond the two years if the qualification is not achieved.
Member grade (MNAEA)
Member grade is for those with the Level 3 qualification in residential sales (Level 6 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience.
Fellow grade (FNAEA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have at least five years’ experience in the industry and have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification (comparable to SCQF Level 7 in Scotland).
Company Obligations
Once your membership is approved, you will have three months to provide the relevant documentation needed to obtain 'NAEA Propertymark Protected' status unless your company is already regulated. See FAQs for more information.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
Fantastic news! There will be no increase to membership fees in 2025. This means that membership fees have remained unchanged for an unprecedented three years. Read the full announcement...
The annual membership subscription is £295.00. 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 discount
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. The Secondary discount only applies to full memberships, i.e. Associate, Member or Fellow grade members.
What are the rules of membership?
To maintain the value of membership, all members are obliged to comply with the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules. Rules provide a compliance structure which ensures that our high standards are upheld.
What are Company Obligations?
PPDs are required to regulate all relevant companies for which they are legally responsible. You must provide evidence that your company meets our Company Obligations within three months of your membership application being approved and annually thereafter to maintain your membership.
Many of the company obligations are also legal requirements to trade and all promote the highest standards in the industry.
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 have become a member to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
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 estate agents join NAEA Propertymark?
Membership grades
Associate grade (ANAVA)
Associate grade is for those with a Level 2 auctioneering qualification (Level 5 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience. Alternatively, you can join with a minimum of two years’ experience and you will be given two years to achieve the required qualification. You will not be able to continue with membership beyond the two years if the qualification is not achieved.
Member grade (MNAVA)
Member grade is for those with the Level 3 qualification in chattels or real property auctioneering (Level 6 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience.
Fellow grade (FNAVA)
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have at least five years’ experience in the industry and have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification (comparable SCQF Level 7 in Scotland).
Company Obligations
Once your membership is approved, you will have three months to provide the relevant documentation needed to obtain 'NAVA Propertymark Protected' status unless your company is already regulated. See FAQs for more information.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
Fantastic news! There will be no increase to membership fees in 2025. This means that membership fees have remained unchanged for an unprecedented three years. Read the full announcement...
The annual membership subscription is £295.00. 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 discount
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. The Secondary discount only applies to full memberships, i.e. Associate, Member or Fellow grade members.
What are the rules of membership?
To maintain the value of membership, all members are obliged to comply with the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules. Rules provide a compliance structure which ensures that our high standards are upheld.
What are Company Obligations?
PPDs are required to regulate all relevant companies for which they are legally responsible. You must provide evidence that your company meets our Company Obligations within three months of your membership application being approved and annually thereafter to maintain your membership.
Many of the company obligations are also legal requirements to trade and all promote the highest standards in the industry.
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 have become a member to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
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.
Being an auctioneer and a Propertymark member
Membership grades
Associate grade (ANAEA (Comm))
Associate grade is for those with a Level 2 commercial property qualification (Level 5 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience. Alternatively, you can join with a minimum of two years’ experience and you will be given two years to achieve the required qualification. You will not be able to continue with membership beyond the two years if the qualification is not achieved.
Member grade (MNAEA (Comm))
Member grade is for those with the Level 3 qualification in commercial property (Level 6 for Scotland) and a minimum of one year's experience.
Fellow grade (FNAEA (Comm))
Fellow grade is the pinnacle of membership. You must have at least five years’ experience in the industry and have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification (comparable to SCQF Level 7 in Scotland).
Company Obligations
Once your membership is approved, you will have three months to provide the relevant documentation needed to obtain 'Propertymark Protected' status unless your company is already regulated. See FAQs for more information.
FAQs
How much does membership cost?
Fantastic news! There will be no increase to membership fees in 2025. This means that membership fees have remained unchanged for an unprecedented three years. Read the full announcement...
The annual membership subscription is £295.00. 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 discount
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. The Secondary discount only applies to full memberships, i.e. Associate, Member or Fellow grade members.
What are the rules of membership?
To maintain the value of membership, all members are obliged to comply with the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules. Rules provide a compliance structure which ensures that our high standards are upheld.
What are Company Obligations?
PPDs are required to regulate all relevant companies for which they are legally responsible. You must provide evidence that your company meets our Company Obligations within three months of your membership application being approved and annually thereafter to maintain your membership.
Many of the company obligations are also legal requirements to trade and all promote the highest standards in the industry.
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 have become a member to set up a company invoice and start saving on membership subscriptions.
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.
