REIQ resumes property management training in Papua New Guinea

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has resumed its property management training program in Papua New Guinea following a pandemic-induced break.

The initiative strengthens the organisation’s partnership with the Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea to boost industry standards.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the collaboration would help develop local expertise.

“We’re excited to reengage and contribute to developing local expertise and elevating professional standards in the region,” she said.

Bundaberg real estate agent and REIQ trainer Le-Anne Allan delivered the introductory program last month to a diverse group of professionals.

The training attracted participants from banking, finance, law firms, ports corporations, real estate agencies, property management and resort management sectors.

“Our introductory program is designed to provide attendees with practical training and skills to apply to property management, helping to establish a professional framework and enhance service delivery in PNG,” Mercorella said.

The program’s success has led to plans for future training sessions, with Allan scheduled to return in April 2025.

Real Estate Industry Association President Mike Quinn played a key role in reviving the training program.

“It’s great to see our partnership flourishing again after a necessary hiatus due to pandemic disruptions and I thank Mike Quinn, President of the Real Estate Industry Association, who has been instrumental in progressing the training delivery,” Mercorella said.