Lesley McLaughlin

Background

About Lesley McLaughlin

Around 30 years experience within the Residential Property Letting Industry. A skilled and competent individual with a wealth of knowledge in letting, leases and debt recovery - Employed by 3 previous companies to set up their letting department Specialties • Thorough letting knowledge • Internal accounts • Attend property sales and viewings for clients • Provision of general advise on becoming a landlord and letting of property • Thorough knowledge of HMO requirements Debt recovery for landlords Experience Property Manager with Paul Rolfe Letting And Sales since December 2020 previously Business Development Manager with 1-2-let since 2008 to 2020 Setting up of letting department for solicitor and property manager Associate Director with property management company for 10 years Letting Consultant with Caesar and Howie solicitors for 3 years - Recommended property for purchase to clients, to help clients grow their rental portfolios - Recommend renovations required to properties in order to reach suitable standard for letting - Liaised with all tradesmen obtaining quotes, appointing and ensure quality of their work - Liaised with banks, surveyors, lawyers and accountants - Set up company documentation and office from scratch - Maintained documentation/files - Handled letting accounts - Established and maintained relationships clients (property owners/landlords)- Advised landlords of legalities required and obtained certification (e.g. gas/electrical/certification with local authorities)- Act as letting agent to find new tenants, reference checking, drawing up leases, inventories, rent collection - Handle repairs and negotiate with landlords - Compiled training sessions and manuals for all members of staff to promote and explain letting, office procedures, accounts policy, telephone techniques, customer care- Meet landlords on a monthly basis to provide updates etc