Job Description EMPLOYER: The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) JOB TITLE: Residential Property Manager RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Housing
to purchase, sell or let properties. Frequent handling of queries about the ownership of property and in par- ticular, in resolving boundary disputes with the assistance of reference to title documents, land registry and research from archives Reporting to committee: Prepare business case reports for presentation to the Diocesan Finance Committee (DFC), and either presenting those cases at meetings or by email under delegated powers. Follow the agreed formal DFC process to gain approval for transfers of ownership for instance changing title ownership from parson- age to fund Execution of Deeds: Ensuring that all documentation is in place, obtaining approvals and seeking signature to Deeds by members of the Fund prior to return to the solicitors Regularly monitor all aspects of compliance for lettings (via managing agents) to include gas safety, EICR, asbestos surveys, rent deposit scheme, EPC, HMO licences, fire-safety works etc Identify, report and aim to resolve legal matters regarding property irregularities such as land ownership, boundary disputes, repair/mainte- nance liability, squatting, adverse possession With cases of adverse possession, working with our legal representatives to manage the process of gaining vacant possession of LDF property
Job Summary This is a new role within the operational housing team, reporting to the Senior Residential Property Manager. We have historically only had one residential prop- erty manager covering the whole of our 500-property/600-unit operational housing estate. Funding has recently been secured to create two additional roles within this service line to enable far greater oversight of our estate, a greater focus on rental performance from let properties, and the resource to deliver a greater volume of vic- arage rightsizings going forwards. This new role will work alongside another Residential Property Manger taking ownership of the duties and objectives on a day to day basis. Principal Accountabilities & Duties • Maximise the opportunity to generate new income and increase rental income for the fund (currently £2.Smil- lion pa operational income). Minimise
agement, occupancy, fit for purpose/ rightsizing, regularisation of property related discrepancies. Working closely with the Archdeacons to ensure the housing service supports the mission of the church. Full transaction management of pur- chases and sales (property transac- tions range in value from one million to several million pounds). Work closely with all stakeholders (agents, solicitors, occupiers, PCC, surveyors etc) to manage the complete process of new purchases, sales or transfers of ownership. This includes but is not limited to, negotiating appropriate fee arrangements, negotiating price, instructing appropriate professional team (solicitors, agent, valuer, building surveyor etc), undertaking pre-acqui- sition due diligence examining survey reports, title reports, and searches, assisting solicitor enquiries and ensur- ing that legal documents are executed and arrange for transfer of funds Statutory work and legal enquiries: Liaise with Church Commissioners, Patrons and PCCs in regard to those properties governed by the Church Property Measure, New Parishes Measures or acquired under the Value Linked Loan Scheme - in particular, the obtaining of formal approvals
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wherever possible void periods of rental property. Effectively manage service delivery (and rental income) via approved managing agents through regular daily communication and regular performance reviews Take full ownership and develop broad oversight for allocated portfolio (circa 200 properties out of over 500) for instance in terms of property man-
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