Position title
Letting Agent
Description
The Letting Agent assumes the vital role of overseeing and leasing a portfolio of properties on behalf of our clients. This entails close collaboration with property owners and tenants to facilitate a smooth leasing process, spanning from property listing to the move-in phase.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling property listings accompanied by high-quality photographs for effective publication.
- Utilize diverse advertising channels, including online listings, social media, and local newspapers, to promote available properties.
- Screen potential tenants through comprehensive background checks, verifying rental history, employment status, and financial stability.
- Coordinate and conduct property viewings, addressing prospective tenant inquiries and highlighting key property features.
- Facilitate the collection of rent payments on behalf of property owners and implement late payment penalties as needed.
- Draft, review, and execute lease agreements, clearly outlining terms such as rent amounts, security deposits, and maintenance responsibilities.
- Perform periodic property inspections to assess conditions and ensure adherence to lease terms.
- Stay informed on relevant housing laws and regulations to maintain compliance.
- Initiate and oversee eviction proceedings for tenants who violate lease terms or fail to meet rental obligations.
- Effectively manage emergencies, including property damage, security breaches, or tenant crises.
Qualifications
- Relevant Qualification:
- While a related qualification is advantageous, it is not mandatory.
- Spoken English Proficiency:
- Possess a strong command of spoken English at a good standard.
- Social and Communication Skills:
- Demonstrate excellent social and communication skills.
- Drafting Abilities:
- Exhibit proficient drafting skills.
- Commercial Awareness:
- Display a keen sense of commercial awareness.
Experience
- Minimum of 6 months experience required in a similar business environment.
Skills
- Proficient in interpersonal communication, fostering strong relationships.
- Demonstrates outstanding negotiation abilities.
- Possesses extensive expertise in housing law.
- Consistently exhibits punctuality in professional engagements.
- Maintains a business-oriented mindset, focusing on strategic outcomes.
Job Benefits
28 days paid holidays.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
ASAP
Duration of employment
Permanent
Job Location
London, UK
Working Hours
37.5
Base Salary
£26,200 Per year
Date posted
15 January 2024
