Letting agents
Joining ARLA Propertymark demonstrates your dedication to professionalism, training, career development and the industry itself. Whilst ability and experience are skills highly sought-after by employers, being a member of a professional body can help you to stand out from the competition and give you an edge when applying for a new job or an internal promotion.
STUDENT GRADE
If you don't have a letting qualification you can join at the student grade, you don't even have to be working in the industry. You will have three years at this grade to get qualified and upgrade your membership. You won't be able to use the letters or logo until your membership is upgraded.
Apply £90 *
ASSOCIATE GRADE
Associate members meet the same requirements as members at the Member grade, the only difference being that they do not work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected agency. You will get the same benefits, however you won't be able to use the letters MARLA or the logo until your membership is upgraded.
Apply £230 *
FELLOW GRADE (FARLA)
You must have the Level 4 qualification and be working in the industry for an ARLA Propertymark Protected agency. You must also be able to provide evidence that you have five years' experience working in the industry—this can be a letter from your employer.
Apply £230 *
MY DIRECTOR IS NOT A MEMBER
'Grandfathering Scheme'
The 'Grandfathering Scheme' enables your director to join without having to become qualified first. They would instead nominate you, as qualified member, during their application process. You must be qualified to at least Level 3 standard (Level 6 for Scotland).
Once your director is a member, the agency would become ARLA Propertymark Protected through their membership and you will be able to upgrade to the Member or Fellow grade.
Discounts on events and courses along with industry information keeps you up-to-date with changes to the industry. You'll also get access to many other benefits once you become a member so be sure to check out the full range of member benefits. More info...
Using the logo and letters MARLA/FARLA
Student and Associate grade members are not able to use the logo or designatory letters until their membership is upgraded. Only members who work for an ARLA Propertymark Protected company can use the logo; this means that the director is a member and we regulate the company as part of their membership. We do this to limit any uncertainties consumers may have surrounding the protection afforded to them by our members.
CPD is integral to membership. It ensures that you continue to be at the forefront of your profession and forms a significant part of how we demonstrate to our entire audience, the professionalism of our members. More info...
If you still have questions about membership our FAQs may be able to provide you with the answers. More info...
*Applications are also subject to a one-off, non-refundable £50 application fee.