Property Inspection Clerk
Reading
£30,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Monday - Friday
We have an exciting opportunitiy for Property Inspections Clerks to join our clients busy estate agency in Reading. The successful candidates who fulfil this varied role will spend much of each working day visiting properties to undertake various tasks which include the production of condition inspections to ensure they remain in good condition, produce reports to evidence, and dispatch to the relevant landlord.
Duties will include:
* Compile detailed reports which record the overall condition of a property prior to any tenants moving in.
* Re-visiting the properties midway through an active tenancy to check on the condition, produce a brief report and then dispatch this to the relevant landlord concerned. Discussing with the tenants in occupation any maintenance- based issues that may be evident. Where relevant, liaising with our Property Managers to ensure maintenance-based issues are resolved.
* If the property is not being maintained to an acceptable condition discussing this with the tenants whilst at the property and putting a simple plan in place with them to improve the situation.
* Inspecting the property prior to the end of a tenancy to produce a ‘check out’ report which will again record the general condition of the property at that time just prior to the tenants moving out.
* At the end of a tenancy mediate between landlord and tenants regarding any issues linked to a condition which is considered to be beyond fair wear and tear and attempt to agree a suitable amount of money that the tenants are to contribute to put things right.
* Where issues are evident at the end of a tenancy, but the landlord and tenants fail to agree a mutually acceptable compromise, the Property Inspection Clerk prepares all relevant paperwork and sends this to an independent adjudicator who will then decide what if anything should be deducted from the tenants’ original deposit.
Requirements:
* Previous experience within Residential Lettings / Property Management is essential
* A strong attention to detail when inspecting a property and compiling a report.
* Highly organised and able to manage a busy diary.
* The ability to prioritise urgent tasks and constantly work to pre-defined deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills – face to face, orally and electronically
* Confident and professional
* IT proficient - familiar with MS Office, other general packages, Tablets, and other mobile devices
* Own car and clean UK driving license
Apply online today or call the Crux team on 01344 233 444.
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