Property Management Jobs

• Tenant Relations: Handling tenant enquiries, concerns, and requests, facilitating lease agreements, renewals, and terminations and conducting tenant screening and background checks. 

• Property Maintenance: Overseeing repairs, coordinating with contractors and vendors and conducting property inspections. 

• Rent Collection and Financial Management: Setting rental rates, rent collection, managing budgets and handling financial records.

• Legal and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with laws, handling evictions and legal proceedings and keeping up to date with best practices.

• Marketing and Leasing: Advertising vacant units, showing properties to prospective tenants, and negotiating leases. 

• Talent Satisfaction and Retention: Building relationships with tenants to foster retention, addressing concerns and fostering a sense of community. 

• Administrative Tasks: Maintaining accurate records of property activity, handling agreements, move-ins/outs and responding to enquiries via email and phone.

The average salary of a property manager in the UK can vary based on location, experience, the type of property managed (residential or commercial), and the portfolio size. 

• Entry-level property managers can earn around £25,000 to £30,000 annually.
• With more experience, salaries can range from £30,000 to £45,000 annually.
• Senior property managers or those managing larger portfolios or prestigious properties may earn upwards of £50,000 per year or more.

*Please note that the above is estimated based on roles across the UK. Contact our team for the most accurate and up-to-date salary estimates; we will gladly assist.

Below are the qualifications, skills, and overall requirements for entering a property management job. While there is no specific route to this career, prospective employers consider the following advantageous.

Industry Experience: 

Gain industry experience in property management by joining a company as a junior in an entry-level position; doing so will allow you to gain real-world experience and often gain qualifications alongside your property manager role.

Certifications and Licenses: 

While not mandatory, the following can enhance your CV, making it easier to reach higher pay rates: 

• Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) Certification: Provides training and certification in residential lettings and property management.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Certification: Offers professional qualifications in real estate and property management.
• Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) Certification: Focuses on residential property management skills and knowledge.
• Propertymark Qualifications: Offers various certifications related to property management and lettings.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to handle disputes or conflicts diplomatically.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Specific requirements vary depending on the employer and the nature of the property managed (residential, commercial, mixed-use); having a combination of education, relevant experience, and practical skills is essential for success as a property manager.