Watsons Property became the newest member of ARMA (The Association of Residential Managing Agents) in January. The Norfolk-based property firm now holds both RICS and ARMA membership as well as membership of IRPM. Watsons becomes one of only two, managing agents to hold ARMA membership in Norwich and is the only agent to hold ARMA, RICS, and IRPM membership.
ARMA points out that ‘the residential leasehold sector is unregulated, so anyone can set themselves up as a managing agent and start collecting service charges.’ The association accounts for 40% of firms operating as managing agents, covering approximately 50% of private sector leasehold properties. To be granted membership Watsons had to demonstrate industry experience, legal and financial compliance, and commitment to agreed codes of conduct
Emily Ransome-Farmer, Head of Block & Estate Management at Watsons said:
“We are delighted to become members of ARMA. This demonstrates our commitment to proper regulation and reform of the sector and gives our clients renewed confidence that Watsons is striving to deliver the best possible Block & Estate Management services in the region."
Watsons is a leading provider of property services with a long history, and strong values of independence and professionalism. As Chartered Surveyors, Lettings & Estate Agents, and Block & Estate Managers we have been passionate about property since 1890.
