Property Manager – Private Landlord

Location: NW London – Office Based
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a private landlord with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties across London. Our client is looking for an experienced, reliable and proactive Property Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and smooth operation of the portfolio.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working independently. You will be trusted to manage tenant relationships, contractors, maintenance, lease matters, financial follow-ups and general property operations, with minimal supervision.

The Role

As Property Manager, you will act as a key point of contact for tenants and suppliers, ensuring properties are well maintained, tenancies are effectively managed and issues are dealt with promptly and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Tenant Management: Manage day-to-day tenant relationships, respond to enquiries, oversee lease agreements and ensure compliance with tenancy and lease terms.
• Lease Renewals & Legal Matters: Monitor lease expiry dates, coordinate renewals and work with solicitors on legal and tenancy-related matters where required.
• Property Maintenance: Oversee repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor rental payments, service charges and arrears, follow up outstanding balances professionally and provide basic financial reporting.
• Reporting: Prepare structured monthly or biweekly reports covering property performance, tenancy updates, maintenance, legal matters, financial issues and outstanding actions.
• Contractor & Supplier Management: Source, appoint and manage contractors and suppliers, obtaining competitive pricing and ensuring works are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Emergency Management: Respond quickly to urgent property issues and coordinate appropriate action through to resolution.
• Compliance: Help ensure properties remain compliant with relevant health & safety requirements, legislation and other applicable property regulations.
• General Portfolio Management: Identify potential issues before they escalate, maintain accurate records and ensure the landlord remains fully informed of important matters.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their work and can be relied upon to get things done.

You should have:

• 3-5 years’ experience in property management, ideally covering both residential and commercial properties.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to dealing with tenants, contractors, suppliers and legal matters.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate property and tenancy records.
• Basic accounting knowledge, particularly relating to rental income, service charges and arrears.
• A good working knowledge of property law, leases and tenancy processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and trustworthy approach, with the confidence to make sensible decisions and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Experience using property management software would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a privately owned property operation where you will have genuine responsibility and visibility across a varied portfolio. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the quality of the properties, supporting strong tenant relationships and ensuring the portfolio operates efficiently.

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Location: Office-based, NW London
Employment: Full-time

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