Study programmes
Our flexible, distance learning study programmes are designed to fit around your life and fuel your ambitions. Gain a recognised qualification from Propertymark Qualifications—and stand out in a competitive industry with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.
Training courses
Our courses cater for everyone no matter what stage you are at in your career. They are delivered by industry experts —virtually and in-person—and cover a large variety of property-related subjects.
Mygov.scot
Visit the Scottish Government website's letting agent registration guide for more information on how to apply, training, qualifications and how to renew your registration.
Joining the Letting Agent Register
Qualifications and training
Registration requires evidence that everyone in your business (who needs to) has the relevant qualification covering the essential aspects of residential letting. The qualification must be SCQF Level 6 or above.
Propertymark Qualifications is one of four training providers approved by the Scottish Government. If you achieved the Level 6 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management within the last three years then you meet the training requirement. You will need to do 20 hours additional training if you passed the qualification over three years ago.
Fit and proper persons test
Everyone applying to be on the register will need to meet the standards laid out in a ‘fit and proper person test’. If you apply on behalf of your company, the Scottish Government may need to conduct the test on multiple people within the company.
Client Money Protection (CMP) and professional indemnity insurance
All agencies must ensure they hold client money in a dedicated client account. Many agents have found that banks and building societies provide ARLA Propertymark members easier access to dedicated accounts. You must also belong to a Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme and hold Professional indemnity insurance. Our CMP scheme meets the levels required in the Code of Practice.
What happens if i do not register?
It is a criminal offence to carry out letting agency work in Scotland if you are not on the register—with the possibility of fines of up to £50,000 and prison sentences of up to six months for those convicted.
Application fees
The application fee is for a three-year registration and the fee you pay is determined by the number of offices your business has where letting agency work is carried out.
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Requirements and expectations have been clarified in an update provided to Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS), particularly on training and registration.
Advice on joint tenancies in Scotland
Since the introduction of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, agents have had to adapt to working with the new Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) and get to grips with what that means for them on a day to day basis. One issue that was raised as a potential problem was how to deal with joint tenancies under a PRT where one tenant wants to leave.
RoPA news
Shape the future of the sector: RoPA professionals survey
All sales and letting agents in England are urged to share their experience to inform the future of property industry qualifications and regulation. Propertymark strongly supports the introduction of professional standards and mandatory qualifications – regulation is essential to improve trust , protect consumers, and ensure high standards across the board. This survey will provide decision-makers with a clear picture of the current landscape and help influence how any new regime is implemented.
Peers call for urgent progress on RoPA and short-term lets
Amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill discussed on 12 May 2025 highlight growing support for the regulation of property agents (RoPA), including professional standards and mandatory qualifications, as well as increasing awareness of the market imbalance between the private rented sector (PRS) and holiday lets. Led by Lord Best and backed by senior peers, the amendments sought to push the UK Government to take faster action, referencing Propertymark’s campaign positions on both these key issues.