The Association's history started in about 1948 when it was Southampton and District Auctioneers Valuers and Estate Agents Association or SAVE for short. In those days it was predominantly residentially focused and took on a policing role to ensure reputable practices were adhered to.

It also provided a point of contact between fellow practitioners members shared details of their various negotiations with the District Valuer. It also fulfilled a social role in the City and held an annual dinner dance, into the 1980's. There was then an annual dinner which carried on until In the last 15 years or so the Association has become more centred around commercial agents and also found a new role in delivering CPD. We changed our name to Southampton Property Association SPA in January 1997 in order to signal a willingness to widen our membership base and in January 2004 the Association voted to widen the rules to include all whose business affairs are substantially property related.

The Association has a benevolent fund the trustees, are Des Ely, Richard Tuck and Tim Bizzey to whom members may make enquiries for assistance should they or their families find themselves in need.