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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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Competences
45
Groups
4
Essential
27
Optional
18

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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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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building codes

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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building construction principles

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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financial analysis

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 decisions.

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financial management

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 corporations due to managerial decision-making.

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financial statements

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 parts which are the statement of financial position, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity (SOCE), the statement of cash flows and notes.

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property law

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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Essential skills and competences 20 competences

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collect rental fees

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 paid in a timely manner.

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communicate with tenants

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 efficient procedures in terms of rent and other contractual agreements as well as to ensure their satisfaction.

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handle tenant changeover

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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liaise with property owners

Establish good working relations with the owner, signal problems and renovation needs, and advise on the choice of tenants.

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plan allocation of space

Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources, or re-organise current premises.

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Cross-sector

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advise on financial matters

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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analyse financial performance of a company

Analyse the performance of the company in financial matters in order to identify improvement actions that could increase profit, based on accounts, records, financial statements and external information of the market.

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analyse market financial trends

Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.

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check construction compliance

Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.

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create a financial plan

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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enforce financial policies

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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examine the conditions of buildings

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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follow company standards

Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.

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inform on renting agreements

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 eviction rights in the event of a breach of contract, and the tenant's responsibility to pay rent in a timely manner and avoid negligence.

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investigate social security applications

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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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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provide information on properties

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 repair needs, the cost of the property and the costs related to insurance.

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strive for company growth

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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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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energy performance of buildings

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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fire safety regulations

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

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government social security programmes

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 in which they apply.

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public housing legislation

The regulations and legislation concerning the construction, maintenance and allocation of public housing facilities.

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real estate market

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 purposes which such properties are traded in.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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Sector-specific

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collect property financial information

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, in order to obtain a clear image of the property's value.

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organise property viewing

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, and organise plans to liaise with the prospective customers in order to secure a contract.

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perform property market research

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 development and trading of the property.

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prepare inventory of properties

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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report major building repairs

Notify the supervisors or managers concerning the need to undertake major repairs or adjustments to the building.

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Cross-sector

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analyse community needs

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 community assets and resources that are available to address the problem.

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build community relations

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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obtain financial information

Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.

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organise a damage assessment

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 report.

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plan buildings maintenance work

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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plan health and safety procedures

Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.

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supervise property development projects

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, occur in a timely manner, and are compliant with regulations.

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work within communities

Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.

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