Membership in a commercial property association or organisation means that an individual or company meets certain standards of professionalism. It also gives clients or customers confidence that they are dealing with professionals that are qualified. The following are some of the associations and organisations that help govern the commercial property industry in the United Kingdom, including professional bodies.
British Council for Offices
The British Council for Offices (BCO) is a forum for professional debate and discussion for issues related to the office sector. Founded in 1990, the BCO?s membership includes organisations that are involved in creating, acquiring and occupying office space. Members are drawn from a wide range of professions and expertise, including architects, financial institutions, lawyers, public agencies, and surveyors. The goal of the BSO is to promote a collective understanding of members to foster more effective office space. In addition to research and publications, the council organises events throughout the year and offers regional networking programmes for its members. For more information about the BCO or to learn about how to become a member, visit www.bco.org.uk.
Contact Information:
British Council for Offices
78-79 Leadenhall Street
London, EC3A 3DH
Telephone: 020 7283 0125
Fax: 020 7626 1553
Email: mail@bco.org.uk
British Property Federation
The British Property Federation (BPF) represents individuals and companies involved in real estate ownership and investment. The largest group of members are real estate companies and professional firms (for example, agents, planners, lawyers and accountants), although the BPF also represents institutional investors and fund managers, investment banks, housing associations, and others. The organisation focuses on raising the profile of the United Kingdom?s real estate industry and representing the interests of those in the industry, including through advocacy to government and industry regulators. One of the main objectives of the BPF is to improve the legislative, fiscal and regulatory climate for the real estate industry. The BPF also helps members to access information and promote best practice, as well as understand policies. To learn more about the BPF and membership, visit www.bpf.org.uk.
Contact Information:
British Property Federation
St Albans House
5th Floor
57-59 Haymarket
London
UK, SW1Y 4QX
Telephone: 020 7828 0111
Email: info@bpf.org.uk
Institution of Commercial and Business Agents
The Institution of Commercial and Business Agents (ICBA) is a professional association for commercial and business transfer agents. Part of the National Federation of Property Professionals, the ICBA promotes professionalism and best practice in commercial and business transfer agencies. For more than 40 years the ICBA has provided assistance and guidance to professionals in the commercial property industry. The ICBA also advocates for a more efficient and user-friendly market for buying and selling property. The organisation also delivers training to organisations through short courses across the UK. Membership is available in two categories (that is, Member and Fellow) and all members must adhere to a Rules of Conduct and a Code of Practice. Members must also be qualified and be part of an Independent Redress Scheme. Find out more about the ICBA online at www.icba.uk.com.
Contact Information:
Institution of Commercial and Business Agents
National Federation of Property Professionals
Arbon House
6 Tournament Court
Edgehill Drive
Warwick, CV34 6LG
Telephone: 0844 387 0555
Fax: 0845 250 6061
Email: membership@icba.uk.com
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National Association of Estate Agents
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) represents estate agents in the United Kingdom. The leading professional association regulates, guides, and assists property professionals in a range of disciplines. Members include professionals and organisations in residential and commercial sales and letting, business transfer, property management, auctioneering, and other fields. All members must follow a Code of Practice, which provides a framework for ethical and professional standards above and beyond legal requirements for the industry. Founded in 1962, the NAEA is part of the National Federation of Property Professional (NFoPP). For more information about the NAEA, visit www.nae.co.uk.
Contact Information:
National Association of Estate Agents
National Federation of Property Professionals
Arbon House
6 Tournament Court
Edgehill Drive
Warwick, CV34 6LG
Telephone: 0844 387 0555
Fax: 0845 250 6061
Email: membership@naea.co.uk
Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors
With more than 118,000 members around the world, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a leading professional body that represents professionals in land, property and construction sectors. It traces its roots to the Surveyors Club, which was formed in 1792. The RICS accredits professionals in these sectors, as well as registers individuals and firms as Members (MRICS), Fellows (FRICS) and Associates (AssocRICS). The RICS protects clients and customers with a Code of Ethics that members adhere to, as well as maintains high standards of professionalism and education. The organisation also provides advice and guidance to members, governments, and others. Visit www.rics.org to learn more about membership and the RICS, as well as upcoming events and training.
Contact Information:
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
12 Great George Street (Parliament Square)
London, SW1P 3AD
Telephone: 024 7686 8555
Fax: 020 7334 3811
Email: contactrics@rics.org
London Office Space
London Office Space is a free, no obligation office brokerage service designed to help companies find the perfect business premises for their enterprise, offering a range of serviced office suites, workspace units and commercial space across the capital complete with an excellent selection of facilities to suit the needs of each individual business. For more information visit www.londonofficespace.com
Contact information:
International House
124 Cromwell Road
Kensington, London
SW7 4ET
Phone: 020 3050 3893
Free phone: 0800 1444 555
Email: office@londonofficespace.com
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