What is the Independent Property Managers' Association?
The Association was launched in Canterbury in 2003 and now has Members from all around New Zealand. The IPMA aims to have branches of the Association throughout New Zealand as membership numbers in other areas increase.
In 2004, the NZ Property Investors' Federation invited the IPMA to be come affiliated to the NZPIF, and now regularly consults with the IPMA on matters relating to property management.
President - Usha Ganda
Vice President - Nigel Wilson
Treasurer - Ann Evans
The Current IPMA Committee (2009/2010)
Back Row: Nigel Wilson, Lynette Butler, Ann Evans, Jo White, Ken Fairbrass, Diane Phillips
Front Row: Iona Wilson, Mark Wilson, Usha Ganda-Wilson, Martin Evans
The IPMA Code of Ethics
The primary obligation of membership of the Independent Property Managers' Association of New Zealand is the ethical practice of property management.
This code sets out the ethics that guide the decisions and actions of members:
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At all times members of the IPMA will act with professionalism, honesty and integrity, ensuring that their actions do not bring the profession into disrepute.
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Members will do their utmost to ensure staff and/or contractors adhere to the ethics of the Association when carrying out work on behalf of clients.
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Members shall avoid deceptive practices.
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Members will avoid or disclose any conflicts of interest to clients.
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Members shall provide independent and objective advice to clients at all times and wil not be influenced or affected by external influences.
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Members shall respect the confidentiality of clients at all times and adhere to all privacy requirements relating to the receipt of information.
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Members shall ensure that all clients have a realistic expectation of services provided prior to accepting contracts.