Property, Housing and Estate Managers

Examines and assesses housing applications, advises on rent levels, investigates complaints and liaises with tenants’ association and social workers to resolve any family problems.

Acts as arbiter in disputes between landlord and tenant and ensures that both fulfil their legal obligations.

Maintains or arranges for the maintenance of estate accounts and records and produces financial forecasts.

Negotiates land or property purchases and sales or leases and tenancy agreements and arranges legal formalities with solicitors, building societies and other parties.

Conducts or arranges for structural surveys of properties and undertakes any necessary valuations of property or agricultural land, and deals with grant and subsidy applications.

Discusses client’s requirements and may advise client on the purchase of property and land for investment and other purposes.

Advises on energy efficiency.

Oversees the support services of a business, such as catering, IT, utilities and physical environment.

Makes sure that the amenities meet health and safety standards and legal requirements.

Manages general upkeep, maintenance and security of the estate’s amenities.

Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.