Landlords and tenants in Sheffield are being reminded of the importance of choosing letting agents who subscribe to Client Money Protection (CMP) schemes.
Now in its third year Propertymark Awareness Week will take place from May 12 – 18 and will be supported by a raft of regional and national initiatives to drive awareness of the importance of choosing a letting agent that offers financial protection.
Belvoir Sheffield are signed up to the Propertymark campaign, displaying easily identifiable logos at their premises.
If a letting agent subscribes to a CMP scheme this means that if it closes or an agent misappropriates client funds, landlords’ and tenants’ monies will be safeguarded.
Rick Flay Director at Belvoir Sheffield said: “We’re proud to be part of the Propertymark campaign and protection of our clients money is paramount.
“There are still far too many stories in the media about rogue letting agents therefore campaigns such as Propertymark Awareness Week are really important to highlight how landlords and tenants can protect their money.”
John Midgley, chair of the Propertymark steering group, said: “Propertymark Awareness Week is the ideal opportunity to remind landlords and tenants of the importance of identifying agents who offer financial protection and the campaign has made giant strides in doing so since its launch in 2011.
“There are still far too many letting agents who do not belong to a recognised body or scheme and it’s important to remind people to do everything they can to ensure their money is sufficiently protected.
“Letting agents who sign up to become a Propertymark are also reassuring consumers that they subscribe to a defined code of practice and are members of recognised professional bodies or accreditation schemes.”
Belvoir! Sheffield is the one stop specialist for Sales and Residential Lettings and Property Management, Investment and Wealth Management Advice, Fit-outs and Renovations, Property Insurances and Mortgages. Belvoir! Sheffield was the winner of the Belvoir Franchise of the Year Award for 2013 and is a multi award winning agency.
For more information, please visit https://www.belvoir.co.uk/sheffield-estate-agents/ or call 0114 331 0033. Alternatively, please email rick@belvoirsheffield.com
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