ARLA Propertymark was formed in 2017, when leading industry bodies including ARLA, NAEA, NAVA and more combined to form a single brand with the aim of the raising industry standards, promoting education and helping landlords protect and maximise their investment.

At Abode, we are proud to be part of ARLA Propertymark and were ARLA approved for many years before the new brand was formed. Our commitment to a quality service means we not only abide by, but aim to excel the high standard required to retain ARLA Propertymark membership.

So why should you use an ARLA Property Mark member? There a number of benefits for both landlords and tenants - read our latest blog post to find out more.

After finding a property you like, there are several stages of interviewing, referencing and documentation checks you’ll need to go through in order to move into your new property.

Creating the wrong impression with your landlord or letting agency during these stages might leave them wondering “do I really want them to live in my property?”; this could end up with your application being rejected in favour of a different prospective tenant.

To ensure you get the rental property you want, here are our top tips for creating a great first impression with your landlord or letting agency.