Aidan J Reed News Article

Is Your Agent ARLA Licensed !

25th January 2010

Most Landlords may not be aware that as of May of last year ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) launched its Licensing Scheme for Members thus creating a Gold Standard for Letting Agents in the UK. These Agents are able to offer consumers best practice, service and advice.

“James Etty Managing Partner of Aidan J Reed Lettings is able to confirm that now 6 of their team are ARLA Licensed and that many more of the staff are working towards their ARLA qualifications so they can be included individually as part of the Licensing Scheme.  James adds each firm has a requirement to have one Licensee as a member in order that they can then display and work under the ARLA banner”.

Each individual member will hold a gold standard professional qualification relating to lettings;

•            All members must undertake Continuing Professional Development.

•            Agents must ensure they have client money protection schemes in place to protect all tenant and    landlord  funds held by their office.

•            All clients’ funds require having an annual independent audit.

•            Agents must have professional indemnity insurance in place.

•            Agents must sign up to an independent redress scheme.

•            Agents must abide by a strict code of practice.

“James Etty says you should think carefully when choosing a Letting Agent and ensure that they are Licensed and Members of ARLA. Aidan J Reed Lettings are committed to putting their staff through the qualifications ensuring this practice in their day to day work and adhering to the Strict Code of Practice”.

For details of our Lettings and Management Service please contact members of the Letting’s Team on 01509 621 346.