The development course will enhance your skills to run a more successful business. The rules and regulations governing the rental market frequently change and if you are not aware of these, you could fall foul of the law, be prosecuted or even lose your property. Becoming accredited will ensure you are aware of these changes.
LLAS/UKLAP promots the scheme to tenants. Accredited landlords/agents add value to their property, commanding higher rents, as they will be the first to be searched out by tenants.
What other benefits* are there to being accredited?
- Apart from gaining further knowledge about being a successful landlord, there are many other advantages including: •Help to make sure you are running your business effectively while protecting your tenant’s health, safety and welfare.
- Accreditation is recognised across England and Wales by all Councils, Universities and others
- Accreditation should give you a market advantage, and also keep you up to date with events, news and information relevant to you
Other Benefits include:
- Grant money for accredited landlords to improve their premises
- Grants to bring empty properties back into use.
- Business advantage as tenants seek out accredited landlords/agents
- Reduced fees for HMO licensing under Housing Act 2004
- Preferential treatment by landlord organisations and Universities
- A regularly updated reference manual
- Discounted services and materials
- Ease of access to, and support from, council officers
- Regular updates from from LLAS
- Use of LLAS logo when advertising your property
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