Accreditation

Benefits of the Accreditation Scheme

For landlords:-

Market advantage over other providers when attracting new tenants.
Recognition of a good landlord providing a high standard of accommodation.
Up to date information regarding improvement schemes and initiatives within the borough, as well as any new legislation coming into force.
Marketing and promotion of your properties as having achieved the Accreditation Standards through our newly developed professional website.
Positive publicity (with certification, and logos provided for display, posters, leaflets, and regular adverts to increase the scheme awareness).
Access to support and expert advice from housing professionals operating the scheme.
An enhanced image with potential lenders.
Access to professional, more responsible, and less transient tenants (regular on time rent payments, lower management costs, less void periods).
A decrease in the abuse of the property.
Access to discounted goods and services.
A tenancy mediation service to help you resolve any problems as they arise and hopefully prevent them from becoming a crisis.

For tenants:-

Improved information regarding properties available for renting.
Identification of good quality accommodation.
Assurance that an agreed code of management standards is in place and will be followed.
Mediation service.
Confidence that your landlord is professional and reputable.
Safety and security measures incorporated as part of the accredited standard.
Improved energy efficiency measures to the property.