Property Manager

Property managers

Job Description

·                   advertise and show rental homes or commercial properties

·                   negotiate leases and tenancy agreements

·                   collect rents and bonds

·                   investigate and resolve any tenant complaints

·                   organise property repairs

·                   review property maintenance, security and tenancy contracts

·                   keep up to date with the real estate market 

·                   help plan property investments

·                   write financial reports

·                   advise building owners on tenancy law and the real estate market.

Skills & Knowledge

Property managers need to have knowledge of:

·                   property inspection and valuation

·                   building methods and materials, and architectural and engineering plans

·                   property laws and local regulations

·                   the real estate market.

Trade skills, such as plumbing or carpentry, may also be useful.

Entry Requirements:

·                   A bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field.

·                   Knowledge of accounting and proficiency in common office software.

·                   Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued: real estate, property investment, customer service, finance, or administration.

Personal requirements:

Property managers need to be:

·                   honest and reliable

·                   excellent communicators, with good listening and writing skills

·                   proactive and adaptable

·                   good negotiators and mediators

·                   organised

·                   able to make good judgements.