Australian Property Institute

The Australian Property Institute (API) is a professional industry body representing residential, commercial and plant and machinery valuers, analysts, fund managers and property lawyers. The API was originally formed in 1926 as the Commonwealth Institute of Valuers. Many Australian financial institutions require property professionals who carry out mortgage valuation work to be members of the API. The API provides certifications to its members reflecting their specific field of expertise. Such Certifications are required by some Australian States to practice in the specific field. These Certifications are: CPV, Certified Practising Valuer RPV, Residential Property Valuer CPP, Certified Property Professional CPM, Certified Property Manager CFM, Certified Funds Manager CPD, Certified Property Developer CFacM, Certified Facilities Manager CAM, Certified Asset Manager API publications include The Australia & New Zealand Property Journal, the Professional Practice Manual and Valuation Principles and Practices.