We believe letting agents
should be licensed to practice, both to protect the consumer and to
encourage and maintain high standards of service and knowledge.
Benefits of Membership
- Respect and Recognition Whether you are a business owner or an
employee, use of the designatory letters MARLA or FARLA after your
name tells clients and colleagues that you are a qualified
professional and belong to a reputable, recognised professional
body.
- Use of the Licensed ARLA logo - on either your personal
stationary or, if you are an NAEA Licensed Firm, on advertising and
websites.
- Support for your business, free legal hotlines covering trading
standards and general business and employment matters.
- Invaluable publicity via the 'Find a Lettings Agent' on the
ARLA website - many consumers now look specifically for an ARLA
agent.
- Free access to the PropertyLive.co.uk portal for ARLA members
who are Principals, Partners or Directors.
- Discounted rates for recruitment advertising and access to the
ARLA members only recruitment website.
As a Member Agent...
The ARLA gives you the credibility of being part of a respected
industry organisation and the opportunity to promote your
qualifications through membership, but also offers a whole host of
other member benefits.
Education plays a major role in upholding professional standards
within the industry and the ARLA provides a wide range of courses
covering all aspects of property services including residential
sales, lettings, auctioneering and block management and new homes
courses. As an ARLA member you can take advantage of generous
discounts on training.
As a member of the ARLA you have direct access to vital industry
information. Every week you have the option to receive our weekly
newsletter email which will update you on the most up to date
news.
The dedicated members' section here on the ARLA website contains
a wealth of resources to aid you in your day to day business. Free
downloadable documents available on the site tell you everything
you need to know about legislation changes. You also have free
access to topical press releases that can be used for your own PR
purposes.
Other benefits include access to a free lettings and management
hotline; regular branch meetings; and free legal advice.