Colin Forsyth Cihm

Leasehold Portfolio Property Manager @Oakland Residential Management Limited

Hale, GB

Monitor the performance of routine contractors; gardeners, cleaners, window cleaners etc Organise, tender and oversee cyclical maintenance, major repairs and routine contracts. Monitor work to completion. Liaise with directors, residents, contractors and specialist consultants as necessary. Undertake Section 20 consultation as applicable where cost/length of contract of works exceed legally specified limits. Ensure that appropriate assessments have been undertaken and actioned for Asbestos Survey, H&S Fire Risk Assessments, Fixed Electrical Testing, Lift inspections. Arrange appropriate insurance cover,(Buildings, Engineering, D&O) in respect of each development through the designated broker. Prepare a service charge budget in advance of the next financial year, obtaining approval at the AGM or via the RMC board or Freeholder as appropriate. Ensure each budget is approved and demands are issued on time and in accordance with the lease. Monitor actual expenditure, to ensure that budget to actual expenditure is not exceeded and that each scheme remains in good financial order. Implement corrective measures where required. Monitor the collection of service charges and other payments required by the lease. Liaise with the Credit Controller to instigate arrears procedures in accordance with company policy. Arrange, give notice, attend, chair and minute the AGM and EGMs making sure statutory meetings are conducted in accordance with Company Law. Ensure compliance with Company Secretarial duties where appropriate and Companies House requirements. Prepare pre-sale enquiry packs and to ensure all relevant paperwork is provided in relation to changes of property ownership. Including the production of Share Certifications where appropriate.

Stockport college

AAT level 2 certificate, Accounting