Launched in June this year, the residential property management qualification represents the first time that those operating in the field have had the chance to join RICS.
Members of the Institute of Residential Property Management can gain direct entry to RICS' Associate level and the first to qualify are Alison Mooney, Tim Josh, Robert Dean, Rittu Pannu, Sara Izzard and Sarah Hammond.
The new residential property management pathway has seen a record number of applications being received, resulting in the highest number of people qualifying first out of all AssocRICS specialisms.
David Dalby, RICS residential professional group director, commented: "The new residential property management Associate qualification is a huge step forward for the sector.
“It represents an opportunity for those operating in the field of block management to demonstrate their professionalism, in a largely unregulated sector of the industry. It will also provide a first step for those with aspirations of becoming a chartered surveyor."
