John Rushman of Martin & Co  passed the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management, the industry standard for all agents working in this area. It is the required qualification for entry to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), the only professional, self-regulating body specialising in the private rented sector and representing more than 5,000 lettings offices across the UK.

 

John Rushman who started his career in Property Management, has been working as a letting agent in Bury St Edmunds for over six years.

 

John Rushman said, “I decided to start my studies as a result of Membership for ARLA and I am thrilled to have secured the Technical Award.”

 

“For me, it is evidence of our professionalism and shows our clients that they are dealing with someone who is knowledgeable and that they can trust to do a good job.”

 

ARLA operates alongside three of the property sector’s other leading professional bodies: the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA), and the Institution of Commercial and Business Agents (ICBA).

 

The NFOPP Awarding Body is accredited by the government’s Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and offers nationally recognised qualifications across all disciplines in the property sector.

 

The NFOPP Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management is a Level 3 qualification within the National Qualifications Framework. The examinations for the qualification cover:

 

Health and Safety, Security and General Law

 

Legal Aspects of Lettings and Management

 

Residential Property Lettings Practice.

 

Residential Property Management Practice.

 

Ruth Lilley, Head of Membership and Professional Development explains:

 

“The Technical Award is designed to offer a flexible, cost effective route for agents or those seeking to join the profession to improve their knowledge and gain a well-respected, nationally recognised professional qualification,

 

“I heartily congratulate John Rushman on his achievement, which represents a commitment not only to developing his career, but also to achieving the high industry standards we seek as a body to promote.”

 

Since achieving his award, two more members of Johns team have also passed their exams! - Sara Field Cooke, full time dedicated Property Manager and Bella Tew, one of the team of  lettings negotiators

 

Those with any queries about NFOPP Technical Awards should contact the NFOPP Qualifications Team on 01926 417794 or email: quals@nfopp.co.uk. Alternatively, for further information visit www.nfopp.co.uk/qualifications