Property Management

Property managers lease and manage residential, commercial, industrial and retail property on behalf of property owners.

The property manager’s duties include:

• selecting tenants
• collecting rent
• arranging repairs
• marketing the property
• negotiating leases and rent reviews
• advising on market rents
• representing the property owner at Tribunal hearings.

Large corporations often employ property managers to look after the housing needs of their employees, and financial institutions employ property managers to look after their retail outlets.

The professional property manager needs excellent communication and people skills, knowledge of all relevant legislation, including building maintenance and town planning, and an understanding of how economic conditions affect the property market. 

For many years, property management was regarded as a good ‘stepping stone’ for a career in sales and marketing.  It is now widely recognised as an attractive, long-term career option in its own right.