Sharon Hunter, a lettings manager at the Bath office of property consultants Carter Jonas, has achieved a nationally recognised qualification which enables her to join her industry’s professional body.
Sharon, pictured, gained the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP) QCF Level 3 Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management. 
The award meets the Association of Residential Letting Agent’s (ARLA) membership requirements for those looking to join it as a member agent. ARLA, the UK’s foremost professional body for letting agents, aims to promote better regulation and higher practice standards in the UK private rented sector.
Sharon, who has been a letting agent for seven years, said: “It was important for me to secure this recognised qualification. It’s not only a personal achievement but also a mark of professionalism and trust and provides reassurance to tenants dealing with Carter Jonas that the agency adheres to the highest professional standards and that employees are qualified and knowledgeable letting agents.”
ARLA managing director David Cox said: “I congratulate Sharon and look forward to welcoming her to full ARLA membership. ARLA strives for better regulation in the private rented sector and with the support of letting agents across the UK recognising the need for higher standards, gaining an NFoPP qualification counts as a real stamp of professionalism and supports the drive for better practice in the industry.”
Carter Jonas employs more than 550 partners and staff across its 29 offices in England and Wales.
