IPD is a global information business, and is the world's leading provider of independent market indices and portfolio benchmarks to the property industry.  IPD offers a full range of services including research, reporting, benchmarking, conferences and indices. The IPD group has revenues of over £25 million, with significant operations in many parts of the World.

The Business Assurance Unit is responsible for ensuring that effective and client-relevant quality standards underpin IPD's business; for developing and implementing quality improvement plans; for providing an efficient and effective Audit Service and for establishing a robust risk management and compliance framework.