NOTE: AS OF 15 MARCH 2008, THE PIAA WILL NOW BE KNOWN AS PROPERTY INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS OF AUSTRALIA.
Our aim is to ensure that we work toward becoming the peak Property Industry Association. The that end, we will:
1. Develop industry codes and work with Government to introduce regulation which protects property investors;
2. Develop and promote accreditation and other education opportunities to ensure that proeprty investors can deal with qualified advisers;
3. Regularly communicate issues to practitioners and consumers and seek feedback and suggestions;
4. Become source of compliance and regulatory information;
5. Develop and oversee an industry code of conduct to which all members can commit;
6. Work continuously to ensure excellence, disclosure and integrity within the property investment industry.
December 14th, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
New Chair for PIAA National Board
The Property Investment Association of Australia (PIAA) has appointed a new chair, Margaret Lomas, founder of Destiny Financial Solutions effective Jan 1st 2008. Mrs Lomas will take up the position from the founder and inaugural Chair, John Hopkins. Mr Hopkins, with support from some of Australia's prominent property industry participants, started the association 3 years ago to create a property industry representative body.
The PIAA mission is to create standards, accreditation and training for property investment advisers and property professionals. Mr Hopkins said he was delighted that Margaret has accepted the challenge especially now that we are dealing with a new federal government who will be looking closely at the issues of property advice, regulation and accreditation.
“I am delighted to be increasing my involvement with the PIAA at such an important time,” Mrs Lomas commented.
“With regulation and accreditation for property professionals in the pipeline, I am excited about the positive impact the PIAA will have on the industry”.
“There is no doubt in my mind that regulation is coming, therefore proactive organisations in the property investment industry will be looking for a united industry association for guidance. That association is the PIAA”.
The appointment of Lomas to the National Board will help to boost the profile of the industry association, and pave the way forward for the achievement of their objective to set the conduct benchmark for all participants in the Property Investment Industry.
“The PIAA must raise its profile amongst property investors and property consumers to ensure government hears our message and takes action to clean-up the industry,” Mrs Lomas concluded.
The PIAA, in conjunction with DeakinPrime, has recently released an Accreditation Program which aims to increase the quality of advice provided to the property investing community. To find out more, visit www.pipa.asn.au.
