Property Manager

This is a great opportunity to be part of a successful team, which is continually and rapidly growing, and a company that values their employees, celebrates successes, and believes that work should be enjoyable and gratifying. The current team at LDG is a young, energetic and dedicated group of people who possess a strong passion to be the best in the business. We believe in the power of the individual and pride ourselves on our passionate approach to property, our industry, and life. Along with our highly successful Lettings Department, we also encompass the following services – Residential Sales, Commercial Sales & Lettings, Investments & Developments and Serviced Apartments. The company is based in central London and you will be required to work in the office Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm. Additionally, you may need to work out of hours on emergencies that may arise.

Exciting opportunity to work for creative, forward-thinking, independent, boutique Real Estate Advisors based in Central London. We are looking for an enthusiastic Property Manager to join our successful Residential Lettings department. The successful applicant will be highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer and client service.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with tenants, landlords and contractors, and handling general enquiries
• Arranging quotes for repairs and maintenance on behalf of landlords, and overseeing works
• Coordinating larger refurbishment projects
• Appointing, vetting and managing contractors
• Organising and monitoring compliance checks
• Authorising invoices
• Managing insurance claims on behalf of overseas landlords
• Carrying out regular property inspections and preparing detailed reports, including follow-up correspondence with landlords and tenants
• Maintaining and updating the property management database
• Organising move-outs and coordinating check-outs
• Reviewing check-out reports, assessing deductions and advising landlords accordingly
• Finalising deposits, closing tenancies on the system and completing de-registrations
• Providing guidance on, and applying for, HMO and selective licences on behalf of landlords
• Managing utilities and council tax accounts for managed properties
• Negotiating rent reviews in line with current legislation, including the Renters’ Rights Act

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management or a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good numerical ability
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A flexible attitude and willingness to support across the wider team where needed
• Professional appearance and approach
• Solid understanding of lettings legislation, including the Renters’ Rights reforms

What can we do for you?

We've created a team of incredible individuals who are fun, hardworking, and commercially focused. We’ll give you all the tools to succeed in your role and make sure working at LDG is exciting, rewarding and engaging. Our culture is collaborative and uncomplicated, with a youthful and friendly approach. We want you to feel it’s a safe environment where you can be your true authentic self. We focus on our team’s wellbeing and insist on happiness as we believe that our motivated and flourishing family allows us to produce the best results for our clients.

Benefits

• Moving Day – An extra holiday to help you move home.
• Birthday Voucher – during 1st year of employment = £50, 2nd year = £75, 3rd year = £100, 4th year = £150, 5th year = £200 which continues till 10th year = £300 each year.
• Holiday entitlement increases after 3 years in employment. At 3 years you will be awarded 2 additional days, at 6 years another 3 additional days and at 10 years an additional 5 days.
• Added bonus after 10 years in employment = weekend away paid for by the company.
• Regular team socials including summer BBQs and sports days. Last Friday of every month. Partners will supply drinks & nibbles and office will close at 5pm (if business needs allow).
• Cycle to work scheme (capped at £1,000).
• Auto-enrolment to company pension scheme following three months of employment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• We encourage healthy living and activeness and often participate in challenges together.
• Discounts for Central London Serviced Apartments for yourself or visiting friends and family.
• If the LDG office is closed on workdays between Christmas and New Year then these days will not be deducted from your annual holiday allowance.