REIQ supports next wave of PNG property professionals

From Bundaberg to Port Moresby: The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has once again delivered its signature property management training in PNG, strengthening its long-held partnership with the Real Estate Industry Association of Papua New Guinea.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the training was another important step in supporting the Association to enhance professional standards and skills in the Pacific region.

“The REIQ has a proud history of supporting the Real Estate Industry Association of PNG in its ambition to raise the bar of the local real estate sector,” Ms Mercorella said.

“While PNG currently operates without formal sales or property management legislation, the appetite for best practice is clearly growing. We’re pleased to share our expertise in areas like tenant selection, routine maintenance, and trust accounting, to help establish more consistent and standardised service delivery.”

The 2025 training, held in Port Moresby in May, included two intensive two-day courses in property management and a one-day course for business owners and managers.

Leading the training was respected REIQ Fellow and Bundaberg real estate agent Le-Anne Allan, who has become a familiar and welcome face in PNG’s real estate education space.

“From Bundy to PNG, it’s been such an honour to support real estate excellence beyond our borders,” Ms Allan said.

“We’ve taken Queensland’s approach and tailored it to PNG’s unique market to equip professionals with the skills and systems to deliver reliable, professional services.

“The participants were incredibly engaged and motivated – from property managers and valuers to maintenance contractors, facilities managers, and business owners – all looking to improve service delivery and operate with more structure and accountability.”

Ms Allan said feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with students rating the course five stars and calling the content ‘eye-opening’.

“One participant told me they now feel confident to be a ‘point of Best Practice difference’ in their workplace, which speaks volumes about the impact of this kind of training.”

The initiative is part of a growing collaboration between REIQ and REIA-PNG, with planning already underway for another training delivery in 2026.

REIA-PNG President Mike Quinn recently met with REIQ leadership in Brisbane to thank the Institute for its ongoing support, with a special gift of a stunning artwork showcasing PNG’s native birds.

REIA-PNG President Mike Quinn recently met with REIQ leadership in Brisbane to thank the Institute for its ongoing support, with a special gift of a stunning artwork showcasing PNG’s native birds.

“The REIQ is providing us with an invaluable training opportunity and a unique ability for people in the real estate industry in PNG to engage in personal professional development,” he said.

“We’re pleased to have been able to work together towards building a stronger, more professional real estate sector through this partnership.”

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