Job Title: Property Assistant / Property Manager
Location: Northwest London
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Property Assistant / Property Manager | £26,000 – £35,000 | Northwest London | Permanent
What You’ll Be Doing as a Property Manager
- Oversee a diverse residential portfolio of AST units to ensure all homes are maintained to a high standard.
- Diagnose repair issues, instruct trusted contractors, and supervise works to completion to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage the full tenancy process, from facilitating smooth move-ins and renewals to handling check-outs and deposit negotiations.
- Support the wider team with communal area management, including service charge administration and coordinating the upkeep of shared building facilities.
- Stay ahead of the curve with UK housing legislation, ensuring all safety certificates are current and properties meet health and safety benchmarks.
- Monitor rental payments, manage arrears professionally, and assist in the preparation of property expenditure budgets.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with landlords, leaseholders, and tenants through regular site visits and clear, proactive communication as a Property Manager.
What We’re Looking For
- Open to either someone with limited experience (Assistant level) or someone with more solid experience in residential property management.
- Thorough understanding of current AST legislation and the regulatory landscape of the UK rental market.
- Confidence using property-specific software systems and the standard Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to handle complex disputes with a calm, problem-solving attitude and a keen eye for detail.
- High level of organisational flair and the ability to manage a busy workload without letting the small details slip.
- Full UK driving licence is preferred for conducting site inspections in the role of Property Manager.
- Exposure to block management is a definite bonus, though training is provided for the right Property Manager.