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My client is a well established, successful and forward thinking company, looking for an articulate and intelligent Student Lettings Property Manager in their Canterbury branch.They are very interested in investing and developing your career in Property. Previous experience in the Student Lettings field is desirable, however, previous experience in Residential Lettings or Property will also be considered.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a good eye for detail, enthusiasm, solid customer services skills and be well presented and an organised team player with an excellent time keeping record.The successful candidate must own a clean, full UK driving licence and be able to provide their own vehicle (with business insurance) to use for the role. Business mileage will be paid at 45p per mile.A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.The Role - As a Student Lettings Manager you will work in a demanding environment which has large peaks and troughs throughout the year. You will be working as part of a Student Lettings team and it is crucial to be a team player with the ability to work and deal with people from all walks of life but typically students and their parents, clients and contractors with which you will need to build a professional relationship. You will undertake viewings with potential tenants sometimes on a block booking basis and perform check in’s and check outs. Summary of Duties:
Property Maintenance- Site Visits to assess repairs and maintenance
- Obtaining quotations
- Advising on landlords
- Arranging maintenance orders with approved contractors
- Liaising with contractors
- Checking work has been completed satisfactorily
- Carrying out inspections
- Writing property appraisals
- Writing a report on the property
- Marketing of properties
- Arranging viewings
- Carrying out viewings
- Referencing potential students
- Lease procedures
- Carrying out inventories
- Checking in students
- Check out students
- Dealing with telephone calls and queries
- General filing
- Providing cover for team members (as required)
- General Correspondence (as required)
- Handling complaints from Landlords
- Handling complaints from Tenants.
- Negotiating and liaising with potential new clients
- Working knowledge of appropriate legislation
- Negotiating with Landlords
- Negotiating with Tenants.
- Negotiating and liaising with potential new clients
- Obtaining new business
