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Founders Programme opens applications

Companies and professionals can apply as founders and take part in setting the sector’s rules.

26/09/2026 1 min read

APMLS has opened applications to the Founders Programme, for real-estate brokerage companies and brokers holding an AMI licence who want to take part in building the association from the start.

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