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Is being a property manager a good fit for you?

Looks after rented or owned buildings and land for their owners. Handles leasing, selling, buying and day-to-day care.

What the work involves

  • Manages and oversees running, upkeep and improvement of commercial and residential buildings.
  • Directs collection of rent and fees and payment of insurance, loans, taxes and running costs.
  • Plans and coordinates maintenance, major repairs and building projects.
  • Prepares detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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