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Looking to let but don’t know who to trust?
Friday, October 16, 2015
Membership of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (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. By using a licensed ARLA agent, you’ll have trained agents on hand to give you up to date advice and professional guidance. You can also expect impeccable service throughout the letting and management of your property.
When you instruct an agent, check that your money is protected with a reputable Client Money Protection Scheme and that they have Professional Indemnity Insurance. When it comes to health and safety, landlords are legally obliged to abide by ever-changing legislation, to protect tenants and avoid potentially serious or even fatal accidents. Under new legislation, for example, from 1st October 2015, all properties that are tenanted must have a fitted and working smoke alarm on each floor of the property. Additionally, in any room with solid fuel appliances there must be a carbon monoxide or joint smoke/CO alarm fitted. Make sure that the lettings agent you choose will ensure you are up to date with any changes in legislation and assist you in meeting your obligations as a landlord.
Our company philosophy is “looking after people and property” and we do exactly that with 3 tiered service options tailored to meet your needs, 24 hour emergency property management and a 12 month FREE rent guarantee (one month excess) and legal protection. For more information see our lettings guide or pop in to your local Frost office and ask one of our local property experts.
