Senior Property Manager

Location Belsize Park
Discipline: Residential Property Management, Estate Agency
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000
Contact name: Valentine Nwanze

Contact email: valentine@insideavenue.co.uk
Job ref: IAR338
Published: about 1 year ago

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Property Manager to oversee a high-end portfolio of 150 ASTs in prime locations in London.A driving license or car is NOT required for this position.

An ARLA Propertymark (Level 3) Qualification is a MUST to be considered for this position

This is an opportunity to join a vibrant property management team of 24+ at one of London's oldest international and independent property agencies with multiple offices across London and Asia; specialising in property management, rentals, and sales in prime locations of London.

  • The Property Manager is required to deal with TDS: deposits, inspections, maintenance issues, and invoices. This position reports to the Department Manager and Director. 


Salary:

  • £35,000 - £40,000; depending on 5-10yrs of experience and qualifications.


Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 9am – 6pm

  • Fridays: 9am – 5.30pm


Duties Include: 

  • Arranging agreed pre-tenancy requirements notified to them by a branch office, e.g. professional cleaning, smoke alarm tests etc.

  • Agreeing what “float” we should hold, i.e. money we retain to pay invoices on a landlord’s behalf.

  • Dealing with any maintenance issues in the property whilst it is tenanted. This can involve liaising with contractors, landlords and block managers or developers for new 

  • Generally, any repairs under £200 do not require a landlord’s prior approval. However, repairs/replacements over this require estimates to be obtained and sent to the landlord for approval.

  • Processing their own invoices that are under £200. Any over £200 need to be approved by the Manager.

  • Dealing with insurance claims, liaising with block managers, and loss adjusters, arranging estimates

  • Inspecting properties and submitting reports to landlords.

  • Perusing check-out reports and quantifying deductions from deposits and liaising with landlords and tenants to negotiate an agreement between them. If necessary submitting disputes to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme or responding to disputes submitted by tenants.


Requirements:

  • 3 to 10 years of residential property management experience

  • Some block management experience is a bonus.

  • ARLA qualification is an advantage but not necessary.