Housing Officer (Leasehold/Right to Buy)
Housing Officer (Leasehold/Right to Buy)

Housing Officer (Leasehold/Right to Buy)

Gosport Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Leasehold/Right to Buy Officer for our client a local government organisation in Portsmouth.

The successful candidate will join the Neighbourhood Management Team as a Right to Buy and Leasehold Officer within the Housing Services department.

This role is initially a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Managing and process all RTB sale applications, including dealing with enquiries, preparing documents and communicating with solicitors.
  • Provide clear guidance to tenants/leaseholders on the RTB process, eligibility and obligations as a leaseholder.
  • Prepare legal documents, lease agreements and service charge estimates.
  • Responsibility for Section 20 (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985) consultation process for any Qualifying Works.
  • Arranging repairs and maintenance to be undertaken in accordance with tenancy agreements.
  • Managing arrears (including negotiating affordable, individually tailored repayment plans, judgements and forfeiture).
  • Providing advice on post-sale leasehold management, including lease extensions.
  • Maintaining accurate leaseholder information and updating systems with relevant case information.

Personal Requirements:

  • Need experience in Right to Buy (RTB), leasehold or housing management.
  • Confident working with multiple stakeholders including leaseholders, tenants, Housing staff, other GBC departments (Finance, Legal etc.) and external organisations such as solicitors, mortgage companies and contractors.
  • Computer literate with experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Housing Management systems.

Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am – 17:00pm / Monday to Friday (May be required to work outside normal office hours from time to time).

Pay: £30.14 p/h

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

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Contact Detail:

Positive Employment Recruiting Team

Housing Officer (Leasehold/Right to Buy)
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