Housing Manager Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Housing Manager Do?
Housing managers oversee housing services for tenants or residents. They work for housing associations or private organisations for which they collect rental fees, inspect properties, suggest and implement improvements concerning repairs or neighbour nuissance issues, maintain communication with tenants, handle housing applications and liaise with local authorities and property managers. They hire, train and supervise personnel.
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Where Do I Start?
Corporate Social Responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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Skills You Need to Become a Housing Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialFinancial Management knowledge
The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of …
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EssentialBuilding Codes knowledge
The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.
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EssentialFinancial Analysis knowledge
The process of assessing the financial possibilities, means, and status of an organisation or individual by analysing financial statements and reports in order to make well informed business or financial …
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EssentialFinancial Statements knowledge
The set of financial records disclosing the financial position of a company at the end of a set period or of the accounting year. The financial statements consisting of five …
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EssentialProperty Law knowledge
The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.
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EssentialBuilding Construction Principles knowledge
The component elements and principles of building construction such as types of wall construction and foundations, defects in walls and roofs and ways to address such defects.
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EssentialAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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EssentialAnalyse Financial Performance Of A Company skill
Based on accounts, records, financial statements and external information of the market, analyse the performance of the company in financial matters in order to identify improvement actions that could increase …
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EssentialAnalyse Market Financial Trends skill
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
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EssentialAssess Construction Compliance skill
Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.
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EssentialCreate A Financial Plan skill
Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.
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EssentialEnforce Financial Policies skill
Read, understand, and enforce the abidance of the financial policies of the company in regards with all the fiscal and accounting proceedings of the organisation.
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EssentialExamine The Conditions Of Buildings skill
Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages. Assess general building cleanliness for grounds maintenance and real estate purposes.
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EssentialFollow Company Standards skill
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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EssentialManage Personnel skill
Hire and train employees to increase their value to the organisation. This includes a range of human resources activity, developing and implementing policies and processes to create an employee-supportive work …
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EssentialPlan Allocation Of Space skill
Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources, or re-organise current premises.
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EssentialPlan Health And Safety Procedures skill
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.
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EssentialProvide Information On Properties skill
Provide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location, composition of the property, renovation or …
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EssentialStrive For Company Growth skill
Develop strategies and plans aiming at achieving a sustained company growth, be the company self-owned or somebody else's. Strive with actions to increase revenues and positive cash flows.
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EssentialCollect Rental Fees skill
Receive and process payments from tenants of properties, such as residential or commercial properties, ensuring that the paid rent is in accordance with the contract and that rental fees are …
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EssentialCommunicate With Tenants skill
Communicate in a positive and cooperative manner with the tenants of a property or part of a property, such as apartments and sections of commercial buildings, in order to facilitate …
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EssentialHandle Tenant Changeover skill
Discuss administrative matters with the previous and future tenants and inspect the rented accomodation (rooms, apartments, houses) to make sure that the renovation and maintenance agreement has been respected.
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EssentialInform On Renting Agreements skill
Inform landlords or tenants of a property on the duties and rights of the landlord and tenant, such as the landlord's responsibility for the upkeep of the property and the …
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EssentialInvestigate Social Security Applications skill
Investigate the eligibility of citizens applying for social security benefits by examining documents, interviewing the citizen, and researching the related legislation.
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EssentialLiaise With Property Owners skill
Establish good working relations with the owner, signal problems and renovation needs, and advise on the choice of tenants.
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OptionalEnergy Performance Of Buildings knowledge
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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OptionalGovernment Social Security Programmes knowledge
The different areas of social security provided by the government, the different rights which citizens have, which benefits are available, the rules which regulate social security and the different situations …
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OptionalFire Safety Regulations knowledge
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
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OptionalPublic Housing Legislation knowledge
The regulations and legislation concerning the construction, maintenance and allocation of public housing facilities.
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OptionalReal Estate Market knowledge
The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business …
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OptionalAnalyse Community Needs skill
Identify and respond to specific social problems in a community, delineating the extent of the problem and outline the level of resources required to address it and identifying the existing …
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OptionalBuild Community Relations skill
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
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OptionalCollect Property Financial Information skill
Collect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs, …
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OptionalObtain Financial Information skill
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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OptionalOrganise A Damage Assessment skill
Organise a damage assessment by indicating an expert to identify and examine the damage, give information and instructions to experts and follow up on the experts, and write a damage …
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OptionalPerform Property Market Research skill
Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability in the …
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OptionalWork Within Communities skill
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.
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OptionalOrganise Property Viewing skill
Organise events in which prospective buyers or tenants of a property can visit the property in order to assess whether it is suitable to their needs and to obtain information, …
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OptionalPlan Buildings Maintenance Work skill
Schedule maintenance activities of property, systems and services to be deployed in public or private buildings, according to the priorities and needs of the client.
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OptionalPrepare Inventory Of Properties skill
List all the items present in a property building which is leased or rented, in order to have a contractual agreement between the owner and the tenant.
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OptionalReport Major Building Repairs skill
Notify the supervisors or managers concerning the need to undertake major repairs or adjustments to the building.
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OptionalSupervise Property Development Projects skill
Supervise the operations of new projects relating to property development, such as renovation, re-leasing, purchasing of land, building projects, and sale of improved properties. Ensure that the operations are profitable, …
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