Property Manager

Job Description

Property ManagerLocation: Vauxhall, LondonHours: Monday - Friday 9-6pmSalary: £35,000PAType: Office based with one day home workingThe property manager will have full responsibility for managing our clients residential lettings portfolio in the area, overseeing contractors, reporting to our clients and investors, and handling property upkeep and repairs. In addition, they will be overseeingthe referencing process for new candidates, preparing contracts and legal notices, and negotiating and overseeing renewals of tenancy. Small portfolio of 90 properties!MAIN DUTIES OF A PROPERTY MANAGER:Rent Responsibilities. Rent negotiation: conducting rent negotiations at point of renewal, including adjusting rents and contract negotiation. Collecting Rent: assist lettings accounts department in rent arrears collection.Tenant Responsibilities. Deposits: have a full understanding of the deposit protection process and administration involved in registering deposits. Referencing Tenants: have a thorough knowledge of the referencing procedure, AML and criminal background checks, know how to select the right tenants; Handling Contracts: setting the contract term and making sure it has all the necessary clauses to protect the owner and conducting negotiations to ensure property becomes available at the optimum time of year. Handling Complaints/Emergencies: deal with maintenance requests, noise complaints, understand how to handle an emergency property management situation Handling Check in and Outs: responsible for inspecting the unit, checking for damages and determining what portion of the security deposit will be returned to the tenant; responsible for cleaning the unit, repairing any damages and finding a new tenant. Dealing with Evictions: understands the basic legal eviction and possession process and what paperwork is required at each stage.Maintenance and Repairs. Property Maintenance: responsible for the physical management of the property, including regular maintenance and emergency repairs; performing preventative property maintenance to keep the property functioning in top condition; check for leaks and potentialrepairs. Repairs: deal and onboard contractors, ensure jobs are completed to the highest standard. Inspections; understand how to report and conduct a property inspection. Safety Certificates: understand requirement for safety certificates (EICRs, gas safety), book in promptly and ensure renewals and records maintainedAdministrative and legal. General Administration: Have an in-depth knowledge of drawing up tenancy agreements, additional clauses, addendums, referencing applicants and keeping accurate records. Understanding requirement for safety certificates Systems: knowledge of REAPIT and GOODLORD is a bonusResponsible for Maintaining Records. Maintaining Records: keep thorough records regarding the property like all income and expenses; list of all inspections, signed leases, maintenance requests, any complaints, records of repairs, costs of repairs, maintenance costs, record of rent collectionand insurance costs, record of safety certificatesExperience required: Experience in property management Strong interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and prioritise Enhanced negotiation abilities Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Excel and REAPIT a bonusJackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Block & Estate Management, PRS, Build to Rent (BTR), AST, Facilities Management and Financial & Accounting Services, is a property management recruitment company operating in London and the UK. Should you be a candidateor client working in property management we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.By applying for this advert, we may forward your CV to the client, please visit www.JacksonSimsRecruitment.com for information on our privacy policy. Jackson Sims Recruitment, experts in property & people.