Lettings Property Manager - Leeds - up to £30k Pool Car

My client is a leading Lettings and Estate Agency brand who have built up an impressive business in the Leeds area.   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lettings Property Manager to join this busy office. They are looking for a confident and well-organised property professional to deliver their property management service.

Main Duties to include:

• 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 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.

Essential Skills Required:

• Lettings experience
• Great Customer Service skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Articulate
• IT literate
• Full licence for manual cars

Hours are 08.45 to 17.45 Monday to Thursday with an hour for lunch; 08.45 to 17.15 Friday with 30 minutes for lunch.  Saturday two on/two off (10.00 to 14.00).  Once two Saturdays have been worked then a day off in lieu to be taken in the following fortnight.  Annually 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.

The team at Nexus are specialists in providing high-quality recruitment solutions across the property sector.  With over 60 years of industry experience, we apply a wealth of knowledge and expertise to connect the finest of candidates to the best opportunities in Residential lettings, Estate Agency, New Homes Sales, Property Management and Financial Services.

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