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Why use an ARLA Propertymark protected agent?

Last Updated 08/04/2024

If you are a landlord you need professional service and the confidence that your agent will manage your investment in your best interest. ARLA Propertymark Protected Agents help landlords to find the right tenants.
Every year tenants and landlords suffer through dealing with agents who are inexperienced or do not adhere to the law.

ARLA Propertymark protected members offer more..

Experienced and trained professionals required to undertake regular training.
Professional Indeminity insurance.
Adhere to a nationally recognised Code of Practice.
Up to date with complex legislation changes and code of practice.

Not all letting agents are regulated

There is no mandatory regulation of letting agents and landlord.
Did you know there are nearly 150 pieces of law affecting tenancies?
If your agent is not up to date or offering a professional service you could be missing out on protection guaranteed by law.
Make sure your letting agent is offering you Propertymark Protection.

Recent changes to legislation that affect tenancies

Smoke & Carbon monoxide alarms
Section 21
Right to rent check
Gas Safety
Deposit Schemes
Retaliatory eviction