BSI (ISO 9001:2008) FS547352

Since its foundation in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee, BSI Group has grown into a leading global independent business services organisation providing standard-based solutions in more than 140 countries.

BSI assess Orchard & Shipman’s Quality Management System for property management services for local authorities, landlords and tenants.

CHAS : Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme

CHAS is an established market leader for health and safety pre-qualification in the UK. It is a non-commercial scheme available to suppliers and to organisations looking for suitably competent suppliers. 

Orchard & Shipman’s Health & Safety system is assessed annually by CHAS.

ARLA : Association of Residential Letting Agents

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) is a professional membership and regulatory body for letting agents and letting agencies in the UK. ARLA recognised the requirements of the residential lettings market were so detailed and specific that a separate organisation was required to promote standards in this important sector of the property industry.

HCA : Homes & Communities Agency accredited

Orchard & Shipman was one of the first private sector companies to have been accredited to manage ‘social housing’ by the HCA.

The Property Ombudsman

Orchard & Shipman are members of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) which is independent and provides a free, fair and speedy review of complaints between registered agents and clients.