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It’s better to be Safe
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
By using a Licensed ARLA agent you are guaranteed to have trained agents who can give you up to date advice and professional guidance. Your agent will adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct laid down by ARLA and provide you with the highest standards of service throughout the letting and management of your property.
Your money is protected by ARLA’s Client Money Protection Scheme, your agent has Professional Indemnity Insurance and you can redress the situation by taking the matter up with ARLA in the event that should something go wrong. Membership of ARLA is achieved only by agents who demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their profession and that they conduct their business according to current best management practice.
Gas safety is a prime example where it’s crucial to abide by current legislation, to protect tenants and avoid potentially serious accidents. The law demands that annual safety checks are carried out by a registered Gas Safe engineer; that landlords keep a record of this for two years and issue copies to all tenants. As part of their contract many landlords choose to pass responsibility for this to their letting agent and at The Frost Partnership you know that you can rely on us to do this on your behalf. If you’re not sure of your obligations under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, there’s a free Gas Safety Advice Line offering telephone help – 0800 300 363.
With that in mind, today’s the day to double check that your “trusted” agent is ARLA registered, offering you peace of mind as a landlord. We are experiencing a huge demand for properties throughout our office network. If you are looking to place your property on the market and would like to have an ARLA licensed lettings team looking after your most valuable asset, please call your local Frost Partnership office.
