Our Credentials. Your Confidence.
We are committed to the highest standards of professionalism, compliance and service, giving you complete peace of mind when engaging or referring clients to us.
Every prospective client, investor and referral partner asks the same question: “Why should I trust Costa & Silva with my property or my clients?”
The credentials below are our answer. Each represents a recognised professional standard — dispute resolution, data protection, deposit protection, insurance cover, health & safety, and international partnerships — held and maintained as part of how we operate.
This page evolves as the business grows. Additional accreditations, ISO certifications and strategic partnerships will be added here as they are formally awarded.
Memberships, Accreditations & Professional Affiliations
Seven recognised bodies. All held. All maintained.
Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK
Corporate member of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, supporting our UK–Portugal relationships and wider international network.
MIWFM · IWFM
Member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (MIWFM).
CertIOSH
Certified member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH), reinforcing our commitment to health and safety excellence.
Property Redress Scheme
Membership of the PRS demonstrates our commitment to fair and transparent resolution of any disputes.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Client deposits are protected through a government-authorised Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Property Investors Mediation Service
Member of PIMS, providing independent mediation and redress on investor, sourcing and joint-venture agreements.
ICO Registration
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and fully compliant with UK data protection laws, ensuring your information is secure.
Insurance Cover
Cover held, for your protection.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance to protect our clients and provide peace of mind in every engagement.
Public Liability Insurance
We hold Public Liability Insurance covering our business activities for your protection.
Strategic Partners
Specialists we work alongside.
Reposit
Supporting faster, more secure rental deposits — offering tenants a zero-deposit alternative.
GoCardless
Secure and reliable payments through GoCardless, the UK’s leading bank payment platform.
International Strategic Network
A trusted international network of professionals, developers and investors across the UK, Portugal, Spain, Thailand and Bali.
Why This Matters
Standards you can verify. Every one.
Every credential on this page can be independently confirmed with the issuing body. We list them because we are held to them — not as decoration.
Your assets, your deposits, and your data are handled to statutory and industry-body standards.
You are backing a firm that operates within a fully regulated and insured framework — not a personal side-project.
You can introduce clients with confidence — the compliance backbone is in place.
Have a question about a specific credential?
We’re happy to provide reference numbers, certificates or documentation on request. Speak to the team.