We congratulate CEO Ms. Thato Ramaili and the PPRA on this important milestone.

This is a reform REBOSA has advocated for over many years. A fairer, fit-for-purpose education framework will remove unnecessary barriers, unlock new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship and strengthen the future of the real estate profession. We look forward to seeing the positive impact across the industry.

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Good news for aspiring estate agents: a more affordable route to qualify

The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has announced an important change that will make it easier for new people to enter the property industry. Here is what it means, in simple terms.

Until now, anyone who wanted to become an estate agent had to first complete a formal NQF Level 4 real estate qualification before writing the Professional Designation Examination (PDE 4). For many agents, this was expensive and difficult to complete while trying to earn a living. The new NQF4 (or the NQF 4 OC) also requires candidates to demonstrate the same body of technical knowledge twice – first through the EISA and again through the PDE 4.

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