Property Manager

Property Manager Leeds City Centre Salary up to £25,000 Monday - Friday + 2 Saturdays a month. Car Driver is essential - clean licence for a manual car. My client a busy Lettings/Estate Agents are recruiting a Property Manager to join their Leeds office. Duties: * Manage the property portfolio in order to maximize office income including the retention of properties and clients. * Manage all property maintenance issues promptly and efficiently avoiding unnecessary delays. * Liaise with Landlords and negotiate with contractors for works which need to be completed. * Arrange repairs in order of priority and in accordance with terms of business and ensure strong and prompt communication with landlords is maintained. * Ensure all managed properties comply with current legislation with regards to: gas safety, fire and furnishings, electrical safety, EPCs, HMO's, non-resident landlords. * Liaise with team members to ensure smooth check in/out processes. * Arrange and carry out property inspections including reporting findings to the Landlord and arranging remedial works and/or follow up visits if required. * Deal with all renewal of tenancies and accompanying negotiations. * Handle deposit returns and any dispute negotiations. * Chase overdue rental payments. * Handle all landlords correspondence post let. * Ensure all data is entered into Jupix system and Jupix reports are up to date. * Complete property management notes to track progress of maintenance issues. * Notify utility companies of all new tenants and change of occupants including the forwarding of all meter readings. * Monitor contractor's performance and the progress of all maintenance issues, up to the point of payment of the supplier's invoice to ensure all works have been satisfactorily completed. * Manage the property diary system to ensure that all reminders, gas safety inspections, management visits and tenancy renewals are completed on time. * Handle any overflow business with regards to call handling, viewings, booking appointments etc. * Demonstrate high standards of professionalism at all times. Main Objectives: * Maintain the high level of service and quality standards * Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, courtesy and efficiency in dealing with the public. * Manage the property portfolio in order to maximize and retain clients. * Ensure effective communication with all landlords and tenants at all times. * Provide careful and considerate advice as and when necessary. * To operate with the confines of the Housing Acts and Lettings legislation. * To operate to the standards set by our regulatory bodies. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKTJ