Vicky Cranthorne M.A.R.L.A, Office Manager for iConn Property Management, Canterbury writes:

Landlords considering using a letting agent to manage their portfolio or to help them secure tenants should consider the agents qualifications and memberships with regulating bodies before instruction.

It is obviously important to choose an agent that offers you the service you are looking for within the budget you have, and to look into recommendations and testimonials but most importantly ensure that the agent is regulated as this will protect you and your monies.

If an agent is not regulated then there is a very high risk of money paid by your tenants in rental amounts or as deposits are unprotected. In the worst scenario this could mean the landlord picking up the bill if the agent or company hits any financial difficulties or decides to close.

iConn is a ARLA regulated agent, we are also members of the Property Ombudsman Lettings. Our client monies are held within a separate account and all our accounting practices are audited to ensure transparency and protection for our clients.

If you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact our office on 01227 765008; feel free to pop into our office for an informal chat if you wish at 26s Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PU.