The ARLA Logo
Use of the ARLA logo is permitted for Principal, Partner and
Director (PPD) members on personal stationery, promotional
material, advertising and websites. Employee members may also use
the ARLA logo on personal stationery only, such as business
cards.
Post-nominals
Use of the designatory letters MARLA or FARLA can be used by
PPDs or employees to show consumers and colleagues that you are a
professional and belong to a reputable, recognised professional
body. The post-nominals can only be used by full members of the
Association.
Increase Business and Leads
Members of the public are more likely to use a regulated ARLA
member, due to the highest standards that our members adhere
to.
Legal Advice offered Free
ARLA members are offered a FREE legal hotline as part of their
membership benefits. Queries relating to Letting Agency, general
business, conveyancing, employment law and tax matters are dealt
with through these services.
Also available, a Trading Standards helpline, also offered FREE
tackling queries and relating to the Property Misdescriptions Act
etc. This facility is also helpful for members facing enforcement
action.
Increase Publicity
Consumers can search via the 'Find a Lettings Agent' section on
the home page adding value to your membership and boosting your
publicity.
Discounts
Corporate advertising through Thomson Directories and Yellow
Pages are offered at discounted rates to ARLA members. Directory
users say they are 94% more likely to use a member of a trade
association or professional body.
Discounted rates for recruitment advertising and access to the
ARLA recruitment website www.onlypropertyjobs.co.uk
Training
Discounts are available to ARLA members on a wide range of high
standard training courses.
Qualifications
Large discounts are also available to members on recognised qualifications
to improve your knowledge and that of your staff, thus improving
your business and benefiting the industry as a whole.
Our short courses and qualifications can of course help develop
future career prospects!
Regional Meetings
Effective networking is key to any business. ARLA members can
attend regional meetings giving the opportunity to receive relevant
industry updates and meet like minded ARLA members.
Free Mortgage Service
Our valued ARLA members (Principals, Partners & Directors
only) have access to a FREE mortgage facility which is created
through a simple link from your company website. For every
completed mortgage that is successful through this facility you
will earn a fee.
Car Leasing and Financing
We also supply exclusive member access to discounted rates
for car hire/lease, buying and financing - plus free unbiased
guidance, assistance and advice.
Publications and Leaflets
The ARLA website lists marketing, merchandise and publications
to aid your company, which are either free to download or available
to buy at a reduced rate.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Supplier
Members receive preferential rates on Insurance (Professional
Indemnity) through the ARLA-preferred insurer, Giles Insurance
Brokers. Giles are also able to offer Directors' & Officers
insurance, Personal Accident, vehicle fleet cover and Legal
Expenses insurance.
Free Healthcare Facility
A free healthcare review and impartial, independent advice
on a variety of private healthcare options, for both individuals,
their families and companies are available through the ARLA
recomended healthcare scheme.
Lettings & Management Specialist
We are approaching 6000 members across
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who are bound by
strict Byelaws to ensure they offer you the highest level of
integrity and service, while the Association's entry qualification
means the public can be sure they are dealing with an expert. By
choosing an ARLA lettings & managemnt specialist, tenants and
landlord know their homes are in safe
hands.
Nationwide Recognition
Gain a voice in your industry as a member of a nationally
recognised body.
As the Nationally recognised body for letting agents ARLA
lobbies government departments. Government departments, local
authorities, legal bodies, insurance companies, trade organisations
and the general public are all increasingly accepting the role of
ARLA in defining industry standards.
Industry Updates
Our 'Agreement' magazine and weekly e-newsletter informs
ARLA members of various industry current affairs and news relevant
to the industry.
The exclusive area of the Member's website also gives further
information and assistance.
Read what our valued members have to say about ARLA
membership:
Jill Fitzpatrick MNAEA MARLA (Associate Director,
Chesterton Humberts):
"ARLA membership is integral in showing that we are not just
lettings agents, but professionals with a goal of achieving high
standards in compliance and service for all of our clients."
Ed Riley MARLA (Franchise field manager,
Xperience):
"We felt that by joining ARLA we would be demonstrating that we
are both knowledgeable and trustworthy - the 2 most important
things from a prospective client's point of view."
Bob Cherry BSc MRICS MARLA (Director,CKD
Galbraith):
"We get a very good response to our ARLA membership as clients
see the organisation's logo and instantly know we can be trusted
with their property requirements."
Frank Webster FARLA FNAEA (Director, Finders
Keepers):
"You cannot aspire to be a professional, reliable organisation
without membership of a 3rd party governing body"