About Nicholas Residential Estate Agents based in Belfast Northern Ireland

The Property Redress Scheme

The property redress scheme is an independent third party that resolve consumer disputes against PRS members. It provides consumers with a free, impartial and alternative dispute resolution in relation to a variety of property related issues.

Tenancy Deposit Scheme NI

At Nicholas Residential, we use the Tenancy Deposit Scheme NI to protect deposits on behalf of our tenants. They are a not-for-profit company authorised by the Department for Communities to operate custodial and insurance based tenancy deposit protection schemes for Northern Ireland.

ARLA Propertymark

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) is the UK's foremost professional body for letting agents. Consumers are guaranteed to be consulting with a professional who will give up-to-date advice and guidance. ARLA run a series of meetings, training courses and seminars at local and national levels to ensure that members are kept fully up to date with the latest best practice.

By using an ARLA Propertymark agent, you are guaranteed protection and peace of mind you are trying to find a new home, or are looking to rent out your own property. This is because only ARLA Propertymark agents are regulated to ensure they work to a higher standard than the law requires, operating in a transparent manner.

NAEA Propertymark

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is the UK's leading professional body for estate agency. Membership is conditional on compliance with rules and a code of conduct. These are outlined when members first join and are renewed annually. This framework underpins membership credibility and commitment to transparency, legislative compliance, and respect for consumers. By choosing a NAEA member, you can be sure that you are dealing with an experienced and professional agent. Operating under strict rules of conduct, members must meet certain standards relating to professional and ethical practice.

What makes NAEA propertymark protected agents different?

Integrity - NAEA propertymark estate agents are experienced and trained professionals who abide by a nationally recognised code of practice.
Complaints Procedure - Ruling on complaints through independent ombudsman services and regulated by Propertymark.
Peace of mind - They hold all correct insurance and protection to give you peace of mind through your move.
Compliant - Registered with HMRC to ensure compliance with money laundering regulations.

Client Money Protection

All client funds held by Nicholas Residential are covered by a government approved client money protection scheme which protects clients' money by reimbursement should an agent misappropriate their rent, deposit or other client funds.

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