| Why
The Test ? |
| We are now
expanding at a rapid rate and we have landlords from all over the world
registering their details with us. To this point, we are also
starting to attract more and more tenants to the site. We have a
duty of care to these tenants, as we do to our landlords and we need to
ensure that we are not sending tenants to landlords who are completely
ignorant of health and safety issues. We will put on our site for tenants about the exam our landlords take in order to satisfy us that
they have sufficient knowledge and should therefore be able to provide a
safe and comfortable home for them. |
| Can
The Tenants Check Up ? |
| Absolutely,
in fact we will ask tenants to feel free to contact us to check up on
whether the landlord has passed the test or it is a copy of a
certificate that we have not issued etc. |
| Why
Should I Take The Test? |
| The
test will be advertised on our tenants site, therefore going some way to
giving them peace of mind that they are renting from a landlord who
knows what they are doing. The tenants will undoubtedly pass the
word about this test to their friends and colleagues and we envisage
having many more tenants registering with us. Therefore, we can
assist you more by sending you details of tenants looking to rent once
you have satisfied us that you have sufficient knowledge of the rental
market. |
| How
Much ? |
| Unfortunately
we do have to charge a little for this service as it is going to take up
a lot of time. Our charge is �15.00. This is a one off
charge and is not refundable upon failure, though I hasten to add you
will not be charged for retaking the test. |
| What
Do I Want With A Certificate? |
| The
certificate is aimed at showing that you have passed a test showing us
that you have sufficient knowledge to rent property to the public.
We believe that by displaying this certificate to the tenants who visit
your property, you are going to stand a better chance of them renting
your property as you will be providing them with evidence that you know
what you are doing and hence they will have more faith in you than they
will a landlord who does not have the certificate. |
| Is
The Certificate Recognised By Any Professional Body? |
| Not
yet, but we are working on it. It is our intention to go to
various governmental agencies and show them what we are doing in the
battle to rid the market place from rogue landlords. Although the
test is not recognised as yet. it is primarily to satisfy us and the
tenants that we have seeking accommodation that you know what you are
doing. |
| When
Will I Get The Certificate ? |
| Upon
taking the exam online, we will receive the results from the
internet. You must then send payment in cheque form, made out to
Bonner Search Ltd to 1 Shaa Road, London W3 7LN. Once we have
received the cheque and it has cleared through our bank account we will
mark your exam and let you know of the results. Upon passing, you
will receive a professional certificate in the post from us.
Online payment will soon be viable as we are currently checking out the
pro's and cons, though many of you have stated that you do not feel
comfortable about giving credit card details over the phone -
understandably. |
| TO
TAKE THE TEST NOW CLICK HERE |