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South Africa PPRA Professional Designation Examination Level 5 (PDE5)
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- •Must hold a valid Full Status Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC).
- •Must be registered as a principal property practitioner or candidate principal practitioner.
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100 original practice questions
Covers establishing an agency, financial management, trust account audits, business strategy, and the Property Practitioners Act.
Aligned to the Property Practitioners Act (PPA)
Fully updated to reflect the PPA 22 of 2019 framework, the 3-year FFC renewal cycle, and the PPRA code of conduct.
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What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 2: Establishing an Estate Agency Enterprise
4 sections
Chapter 3: Agency Management, Strategy & Business Development
5 sections
Chapter 4: Financial Management & Trust Accounts
6 sections
Chapter 5: Professional Practices of a Principal
5 sections
Chapter 6: Legislative Frameworks & Code of Conduct Compliance
6 sections
Chapter 7: Real Estate Environment, Property Law & Valuation Fundamentals
4 sections
Chapter 8: Property, Facilities & Records Management
3 sections
PDE5 Exam Details
South Africa PPRA Professional Designation Examination Level 5 (PDE5)
Administered by Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) content outline
Enterprise structures, legal registration, operational setup, compliance policies, and licensing under the Property Practitioners Act.
Strategic planning, human resource management, operational workflows, marketing campaigns, and business growth strategies for real estate firms.
Opening and maintaining Section 54 trust accounts, trust account accounting records, annual audit requirements, and independent review criteria.
Agency contracts, mandates, commission structures, dispute resolution, professional indemnity insurance, and risk management.
Detailed knowledge of the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019, FFC renewals, mandatory disclosures, and the PPRA Code of Conduct.
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