Australian Direct Property Investment Association

The Property Funds Association of Australia (PFA) is the peak body representing the Australian unlisted wholesale and retail property funds sector. As the professional association for Australian Financial Services Licensed (AFSL) property fund managers, their advisors, consultants and representatives, we support and promote investment into unlisted property trusts, funds and syndicates, and assist members in developing and operating their businesses.

Our mission is to deliver outstanding service to members, by focusing on three key activities: promoting investment in property-based managed investments in Australia by domestic and international investors, representing the interests of our members to governments and regulators to improve the commercial operating environment, and developing a unified and powerful professional industry association with strong membership benefits.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to our members, including providing valuable resources and opportunities to grow professionally, hosting events and conferences, and providing a platform for networking and collaboration. Our members have access to a comprehensive list of member directories, which provides contact information, summaries of expertise, and corporate details across a wide range of specialties.

We also provide a platform for our members to stay updated on the latest news and trends in the industry, through our newsletters and podcasts. Our events, including conferences and masterclasses, feature expert speakers and engaging discussions, providing our members with valuable insights and knowledge.

Our Goals

Our goal is to promote investment in property-based managed investments in Australia, and to represent the interests of our members to governments and regulators to improve the commercial operating environment. We aim to develop a unified and powerful professional industry association with strong membership benefits, and to encourage best practice with common recognizable standards.

We strive to strengthen and grow membership by raising the virtues of unlisted property investment through investor and member education, and to provide a forum for research and education. Our ultimate goal is to deliver outstanding service to our members, and to support and promote investment into unlisted property trusts, funds, and syndicates.

Our History

The Property Funds Association of Australia (formerly ADPIA - Australian Direct Property Investment Association) was established in 1998 to provide the growing number of direct property investors and managers with an organisation to represent their interests, promote their industry, and provide a forum for research and education. Since then, the association has grown and expanded its scope to also represent the advisors, consultants, and representatives of property investors and managers.