Property Manager - East London - GKR International : Job Details

Property Manager - East LondonSalary: Negotiable depending on experience, ranging from £30,000 - £35,000 + car allowance + additional bonuses.Working Hours: Mon - FriLocation: East LondonOur client is a dynamic, award winning and community focused estate agency based in East London. They are looking for an experienced Property Manager to join their team. As a Property Manager you will working in a busy office with a great team, looking after a portfolio of circa 100 residential properties. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day management of a portfolio of AST tenancies.
• Act as the main point of contact for landlords and tenants.
• Carry out tenancy renewals, rent reviews, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy legislation (e.g., Section 21, Deposit Protection, How to Rent guide). 
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance works through approved contractors.
• Conduct regular property inspections and report on condition.
• Address and resolve maintenance issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure all tenancies meet legal requirements (e.g., Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, smoke and CO alarms).
• Issue legal notices where required (e.g., Section 8 or 21).
• Handle disputes or complaints, escalating to legal teams when necessary.
• Monitor rental payments and chase arrears.
• Approve contractor invoices and manage budgets for property maintenance
• Build strong working relationships with landlords and tenants.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure tenant retention and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with letting agents and inventory.
• Look after end of tenancy process, deposit returns and deal with any dilapidations. 

Ideal Skills & Attributes: 

• Minimum 2 years in property management, AST-focused.
• Good understanding of UK lettings law and regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple properties and tasks.
• Familiarity with property management software (e.g., Reapit, Arthur, CFP).
• ARLA/Propertymark qualification (desirable but not essential).

To apply, please contact Anu Deb - Director at GKR International, Real Estate Talent Specialists.