New training available in Scotland

A 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 (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.” With the Scottish PRS growing ever larger, ensuring that professionals associated with the…

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