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New training available in Scotland

LAS logoA new best practice training programme has been launched for letting agents in Scotland and is designed to provide essential learning and a CIH qualification in preparation for a new registration scheme for agents currently in development by the Scottish Government.

The ‘Let Well’ training programme, created in Scotland specifically for the Scottish private rented housing sector, was developed by Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), and was launched at CIH Scotland’s annual conference in Edinburgh last week.

The programme is also expected to benefit those working in local authorities, housing associations and other organisations with an interest in the Scottish private rented sector.

John Blackwood, LAS, imageJohn Blackwood (left), chair of LAS, said: “LAS is committed to growing professionalism and achievement of the highest standards among letting agents and landlords and we are delighted to be collaborating with the CIH on the Let Well programme.

“The new programme will not only assist participants to satisfy the Scottish Government’s new registration requirements, it also highlights for employers an individual’s commitment to best practice and high professional standards as a housing professional in letting.”

Annie Mauger, CIH, imageWith the Scottish PRS growing ever larger, ensuring that professionals associated with the lettings sector adhere to the highest standards is now more important than ever, according to CIH Scotland Executive Director, Annie Mauger (right).

She commented, “Significant and rapid growth means Scotland’s private rented sector now accounts for more than one in three of all rented homes.

“As the biggest individual membership organisation covering housing and the leading provider of housing focused qualifications in Scotland and UK-wide, CIH’s involvement will give participants in the Let Well programme access to a huge network of housing practitioners and a wide range of associated benefits.”

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