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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Property Manager</strong><br /><strong>Maida Vale, London</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> Maida Vale, London<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full-time<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Mon-Fri, 9:00am-6:00pm<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £33,000 + bonus</p><p dir="ltr">A proud, independent boutique estate agency is seeking a Property Manager to join its Maida Vale office and take ownership of a portfolio of around 70 prime residential properties across North West London.</p><p dir="ltr">The agency offers luxury sales, lettings and full-service property management, and is trusted by homeowners, landlords and investors for its discretion, local insight and personal approach. It combines big-firm expertise with the care and attention of a boutique.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Why this role stands out</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Property management here is about giving landlords genuine peace of mind: preserving the value of their homes, staying ahead of legislation and handling every detail with integrity. With inspections and inventories handled by trusted external providers, your focus is on progressing tenancies. A portfolio of around 70 properties means you can deliver the consistently high level of service clients expect, getting to know each home and landlord personally.</p><p dir="ltr">The office pairs high standards with a relaxed atmosphere: a close team, a resident office dog, and weekends that stay your own.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Managing around 70 prime homes as the main contact for landlords and tenants</li><li>Progressing tenancies: referencing, right to rent, tenancy agreements and move-in funds</li><li>Managing rent collection and arrears, and rent reviews through Section 13 notices</li><li>Booking inspections, inventories, check-ins and check-outs with external providers</li><li>Arranging maintenance and repairs through trusted contractors</li><li>Keeping properties compliant, from gas safety, EICRs, EPCs and alarms to the Renters' Rights Act</li><li>Maintaining accurate records on the property management systems</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>One to two years' experience in property management, tenancy progression or lettings administration</li><li>Ideally based locally, with knowledge of the North West London market</li><li>Working knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act, including Section 8 and Section 13 notices</li><li>A friendly, professional communicator</li><li>Highly organised, able to multitask and coordinate appointments</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable with property software; Reapit, PayProp or Fixflo experience is helpful</li><li>A team player who fits into a close office, with a calm, proactive approach</li></ul><p dir="ltr">An ARLA Propertymark qualification would be a bonus. Junior candidates are very welcome to apply.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>A relaxed office, complete with its own office dog</li><li>Monday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, with weekends free</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>A manageable portfolio that allows a high standard of service</li><li>Experience managing prime homes across North West London</li><li>A close, boutique team with a strong local reputation</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><em>We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.</em></p>

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<p><strong>Trainee Mortgage Advisor - London</strong></p><p>Currently working in estate agency and thinking about your next move? If you're looking to build a long-term career with greater earning potential and more control over your success, this could be the perfect step into financial services.</p><p>We're partnering with a highly respected and well-established mortgage brokerage that specialises in helping ambitious individuals successfully transition into Mortgage Advisor roles. With a strong track record of developing talent from within the property sector, this business understands exactly how to support estate agency professionals in making a confident and rewarding career move.</p><p>No prior mortgage experience is required-just the right attitude, a strong work ethic, and a background in property or estate agency. If you're used to working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships with clients, you'll already have many of the transferable skills needed to succeed.</p><p>You'll join a structured 3-month training academy designed to set you up for long-term success. During this period, you'll receive full support while working towards your CeMAP qualification, alongside practical, hands-on training to ensure you're ready to advise clients from day one. The programme is tailored to give you both the technical knowledge and the confidence needed to thrive in a self-employed environment.</p><p><strong>What makes this opportunity stand out:</strong></p><ul><li>A clear and proven pathway from estate agency into a successful mortgage career</li><li>Full support and guidance through your CeMAP qualification</li><li>Access to a financial loan facility during training to help support you as you transition</li><li>A self-employed model offering uncapped earning potential and full control over your income</li><li>A consistent and reliable flow of high-quality, qualified leads-no need for cold calling or self-generation</li><li>Ongoing mentorship and support from experienced industry professionals</li></ul><p>This opportunity is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, highly motivated, and ready to take ownership of their earnings and career progression. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking business that rewards hard work, ambition, and results.</p><p>If you're ready to step away from traditional estate agency and build a more lucrative and flexible career within financial services, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.</p><p> </p>

Trainee Mortgage Advisor,  London

<p dir="ltr">Our client is a global real estate investment and operating company with an established, and growing portfolio. Its UK residential business is expanding, with a strong focus on operational excellence and regulatory leadership.</p><p dir="ltr">The Senior Regional Facilities Manager will lead facilities management delivery across the UK residential portfolio. You'll make sure buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained, while driving commercial discipline across reactive and planned maintenance, capital investment and statutory compliance.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of Regional Facilities Managers and Facilities Managers, setting clear performance standards.</li><li>Implement the portfolio-wide FM and statutory compliance strategy, including Building Safety Act requirements, high-rise working standards and contractor competency.</li><li>Own monthly safety, budget and performance reviews. Oversee critical plant through BMS monitoring, audits and inspections.</li><li>Build and control multi-million-pound engineering and service charge budgets with Finance, delivering year-on-year savings.</li><li>Manage contractor procurement and tendering through to mobilisation, including portfolio-wide framework contracts.</li><li>Provide technical input on a five-year development pipeline, from design review to a fully commissioned, defect-free handover with a PPM framework aligned to SFG20.</li><li>Drive energy efficiency programmes. Keep asset registers and O&amp;M documentation accurate.</li><li>Report on portfolio performance, risk and investment priorities to senior leadership and the Executive Committee.</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Extensive senior FM leadership across a large, multi-site residential portfolio, including Fire, Life &amp; Safety, with accredited industry qualifications.</li><li>A track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including other managers.</li><li>Strong knowledge of built environment legislation, particularly the Building Safety Act.</li><li>Proven budget ownership, contractor management and project delivery.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and confidence presenting at executive level.</li><li>Willing to travel regularly across London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Engineering degree (BSc or equivalent).</li><li>Building Safety Act or high-rise accredited training.</li><li>Chartered membership of IWFM, RICS or CIBSE.</li><li>National or framework contractor procurement experience.</li></ul>

Senior Regional Facilities Manager

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Senior New Homes Sales Negotiator, East London</strong><br /> <strong>£40,000-£42,000 basic + uncapped commission | Permanent | Immediate start</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Want to be part of a growing team and earn uncapped commission? One of the UK's largest and most respected housebuilders is expanding its sales team at a landmark apartment development in East London, and they need a talented New Homes Sales Negotiator to help drive its next chapter.</p><p dir="ltr">This is an exciting scheme in one of London's most dynamic new homes markets. Further towers are already planned, so you'd be joining at the start of a development with years of selling ahead of it. It's a brand-new permanent role created as the team grows, giving you the chance to make an immediate impact and build a long-term career with a household-name developer.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The role</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Owning the sales process from first enquiry through to reservation</li><li>Converting buyers in one of London's most competitive new-build markets</li><li>Delivering an outstanding experience that makes the development stand out</li><li>Working closely with the Sales Manager and wider team, including cross-selling other developments</li><li>Bringing ideas to help the development hit its sales targets</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Proven new homes sales experience (essential), ideally selling apartments in London</li><li>Excellent closing and conversion skills</li><li>Confidence working independently in a busy, target-driven environment</li><li>A hands-on, commercially minded approach, with a focus on selling homes rather than managing a team</li><li>Comfortable working weekends on a rota</li><li>Available immediately or on a short notice period</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>£40,000-£42,000 basic, depending on experience</li><li>Quarterly commission, with double commission on every sale above target</li><li>A permanent role with one of the UK's most recognised housebuilders</li><li>A growing team and a strong pipeline of future London developments</li><li>Long-term career prospects and stability</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> East London<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP</p><p dir="ltr">Ready to take the next step in your new homes career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.</p>

New Homes Sales Consultant - East London

<p><strong>Senior New Homes Sales Negotiator, East London</strong><br /> <strong>£32,000 basic, rising up to £40,000 once permanent, + uncapped commission | Temp-to-perm | Immediate start</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Want to be part of a growing team and earn uncapped commission? One of the UK's largest and most respected housebuilders is expanding its sales team at a landmark apartment development in East London, and they need a talented New Homes Sales Negotiator to help drive its next chapter.</p><p dir="ltr">This is an exciting scheme in one of London's most dynamic new homes markets. Further towers are already planned, so you'd be joining at the start of a development with years of selling ahead of it. It's a brand-new role created as the team grows, giving you the chance to make an immediate impact and build a long-term future with a household-name developer.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The role</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Owning the sales process from first enquiry through to reservation</li><li>Converting buyers in one of London's most competitive new-build markets</li><li>Delivering an outstanding experience that makes the development stand out</li><li>Working closely with the Sales Manager and wider team, including cross-selling other developments</li><li>Bringing ideas to help the development hit its sales targets</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Proven new homes sales experience (essential), ideally selling apartments in London</li><li>Excellent closing and conversion skills</li><li>Confidence working independently in a busy, target-driven environment</li><li>A hands-on, commercially minded approach, with a focus on selling homes rather than managing a team</li><li>Comfortable working weekends on a rota</li><li>Available immediately or on a short notice period</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>£32,000 basic while on a temporary contract, rising up to £40,000 once you go permanent</li><li>Quarterly commission, with double commission on every sale above target</li><li>A temp-to-perm role, so you can find the right fit before committing permanently</li><li>A growing team and a strong pipeline of future London developments</li><li>A stable, reputable employer with long-term career prospects</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> East London<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP</p><p dir="ltr">Ready to take the next step in your new homes career? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.</p>

Senior Sales Consultant

<div><strong>Senior Development Manager / Development Director</strong></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Deverellsmith has partnered with a London based SME Developer who are looking to hire an experienced and commercially minded Senior Development Manager / Development Director. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>This is a hands-on development role suited to an individual with strong commercial and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a quantity Surveying, Commercial or Cost Management background, combined with development management experience and a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>You will be responsible for driving projects forward, managing development risk, overseeing professional teams and ensuring schemes are delivered in line with approved business plans, budgets and programmes.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Role</div><ul><li><div>Take overall responsibility for the delivery of development projects from acquisition through to completion.</div></li><li><div>Lead the development strategy and manage projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.</div></li><li><div>Appoint and manage external professional teams including architects, planning consultants, engineers, QSs and other specialist consultants.</div></li><li><div>Establish and manage project programmes, budgets and key development milestones.</div></li><li><div>Monitor project performance and implement appropriate actions to manage risk and maintain delivery.</div></li></ul><div> </div><div>What you need </div><ul><li><div>Cradle to grave Development Management experience across Resi / mixed-use. </div></li><li><div>An understanding of development appraisals, viability, planning, procurement and delivery.</div></li><li><div>Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction and development costs.</div></li><li><div>Experience in managing professional teams, contractors and external consultants.</div></li><li><div>Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess and manage development risk.</div></li><li><div>A Quantity Surveying, Commercial or Cost Management background would be highly advantageous.</div></li></ul>

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