Property manager job description

Property management is the day-to-day management of a property or properties on behalf of a client who can be one of a range of different key stakeholders.

The physical condition, maintenance, leasing and rent collection are just some of the many aspects of any property that must be coordinated through the property manager. The decisions made concerning these aspects can have an impact affect the property’s present and future investment value, although this value is predominantly driven by the market.

New graduates often have lots of responsibility early on, such as meetings with clients and preparing reports. Familiarity with different types of leases, as well as current property legislation, will be crucial. You should also expect long-term contractual relationships with clients and be able to stand firm when faced with difficult tenants, owners or contractors.

The variety of work which you do will of course be determined by the scale, and operations of the company you work for. Some larger firms will have specialist teams in different types of property, e.g. retail.

Skills and qualifications for property management

Property management suits those who can think quickly and creatively and who are adept at problem solving and communicating with many groups of people. Careful attention to detail, along with strategic and critical thinking, is also essential. You’ll need commercial awareness to give your client value for money and/or a return on investment.

Working in property management will allow you to learn the fundamentals of the entire industry in addition to providing great variety in your roles, projects and clients. You need good administrative, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. You also need to be able to deal with the difficult situations that may arise with tenants and clients.

Your next step is to obtain employment and attain experience and learning for the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland assessment, through ongoing recording of your professional experience. The Society incorporates what was previously the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute.