How to apply: Residential Property Accreditation
Applying is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps to kickstart your accreditation journey:
- check you meet the eligibility requirements of your chosen level
- submit a comprehensive and detailed application
- pass the relevant exam
Step 1: Read the guidance
Before you begin your application, you must read our:
- Residential Property Accreditation guidance notes (PDF 255 KB)
- guidance for candidates (PDF 294 KB)
- examination rules (PDF 236 KB)
Step 2: Complete the mandatory exam
Before you apply for each level of the accreditation, you must complete and pass the relevant mandatory exam.
The exams are administered by the Law Society.
Exam dates
| Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Exam date | Proposed date for results |
|
Monday 30 September 2024 Monday 3 February 2025 Saturday 7 June 2025 Monday 29 September 2025 |
Monday 11 November 2024 Monday 17 March 2025 Monday 18 August 2025 Monday 10 November 2025 |
| Intermediate | |
|---|---|
| Exam date | Proposed date for results |
|
Monday 7 October 2024 Monday 10 February 2025 Monday 14 July 2025 Monday 6 October 2025 |
Monday 18 November 2024 Monday 24 March 2025 Monday 25 August 2025 Monday 17 November 2025 |
| Advanced | |
|---|---|
| Exam date | Proposed date for results |
|
Wednesday 9 October 2024 Wednesday 12 February 2025 Wednesday 16 July 2025 Wednesday 8 October 2025 |
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Wednesday 26 March 2025 Wednesday 27 August 2025 Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
Dates may be cancelled or postponed in the event of insufficient demand or events outside our control.
Exam fees
The fee payable for each exam is set out below. The registration and exam fees are already included in the total.
| Exam | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundation | £471 + VAT |
| Intermediate | £525 + VAT |
| Advanced | £525 + VAT |
The registration and exam fees are payable when booking your exam.
Step 3: Complete the form
Once you’ve passed the relevant exam, complete the application form (Word 174 KB) in Microsoft Word.
Step 4: Submit your application
Your completed application is made up of:
- your application form
- confirmation of successfully passing the relevant exam
Do not send files larger than 18 MB. If necessary, send your supporting documents in separate emails.
Submit your application via email to accreditation@lawsociety.org.uk.
Once we receive your application, we will send you an invoice.
Read more about the cost of the accreditation
We will review and assess your application and let you know the outcome after we receive the payment.
The accreditation process takes around six to eight weeks.
It can take longer if we receive high volumes of applications or if you do not give us all the information we need.
Appeals
If your application is unsuccessful, we will refund your membership fee. Application fees are not refundable.
You may appeal against our decision.
Contact us
Call: 020 7320 5797
Email: accreditation@lawsociety.org.uk
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday