
What You Need to Know About the New Letting Agent Qualification From the NRLA
In 2018, the government announced it would create an official mandatory letting agent qualification to root out rogue traders in the industry. More than two years on and that is yet to become a reality, but the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has launched its own voluntary award in anticipation. The NRLA suggests letting agents and property managers study for the nationally recognised qualification in advance of the government making it compulsory. They say

What is the Advanced Rent Option and is it Right For Letting Agents?
The lettings world is competitive, with many lettings agents fighting it out for the available pool of landlords. In these conditions, you need to offer something different to stand out from the crowd. Something tempting to get those landlords through your door so you can persuade them to list their properties with you. One UK letting agent believes it has found the answer, and many others will want to be the first in their local market to offer the same. It is the Advanced R