A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Manager to join a well-established independent estate agency in the Smethwick area of Birmingham.

Managing a portfolio of approximately 450 properties as part of an experienced team, this is a predominantly office-based portfolio management role, with inspections and inventories outsourced.

Offering £30,000 and a Monday to Friday working week, this is a great opportunity for a Property Manager looking for their next move without the usual Saturday commitments.

Benefits of the role:

• £30,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday working week
• No Saturday working
• Join an established independent agency with a managed portfolio of approximately 450 properties
• Work within an experienced and supportive team of four

Your Key Responsibilities as a Property Manager:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of approximately 450 properties, ensuring a high standard of service to landlords and tenants
• Oversee all property maintenance, coordinating contractors and ensuring repairs and maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
• Monitor and arrange all required safety certificates, ensuring properties remain compliant and documentation is kept up to date
• Ensure property inspections are completed within the required timeframes, working alongside the dedicated inspections team
• Manage rent reviews and increases, ensuring landlords are achieving appropriate rental returns
• Proactively monitor and chase rental arrears, liaising with tenants and landlords to resolve payment issues
• Deal with deposit disputes and manage the deposit return process
• Manage building insurance matters, including renewals and any relevant claims or queries
• Handle tenancy issues, including serving notices and coordinating the eviction process where required
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure all relevant documentation and compliance information is up to date
• Keep landlords informed throughout, providing practical advice and resolving any property-related issues
• Stay up to date with changes in lettings legislation and ensure the portfolio meets all relevant legal and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For in a Property Manager:

• Previous Property Management experience within an estate agency or lettings environment is essential
• A good understanding of current lettings legislation and property compliance requirements
• Experience managing maintenance, contractors, rental arrears and general tenancy issues
• Confident dealing with landlords and tenants, with the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve problems professionally
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a busy portfolio effectively
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, able to prioritise workloads and take ownership of issues
• Confident using property management systems and handling administrative responsibilities efficiently

If you're an experienced Property Manager looking for a new opportunity with an established independent agency, we'd love to hear from you.

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Magnus James Property Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the property industry and covers the following areas: New Homes, Residential Lettings, Estate Agents, Property Management and Block Management.