Services

Lansdowne Partnership is a successful residential sales agency with offices based in Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin. We are a multi-discipline agency with a very strong emphasis on residential properties in Dublin City Centre and South County Dublin.

The core aim of our estate agents is to provide a professional, proactive and personable service for our clients. This has been the key to our continued growth and success.

At Lansdowne Partnership we constantly strive and succeed in achieving the best price possible. Throughout the sales process we ensure delivery at exceptionally high standards as well as providing our clients with more than 100% commitment. Our extensive marketing package covers all aspects of the market and is tailor made specifically to each property.

Our highly qualified team of agents have a wealth of experience in residential property sales. Their understanding of the fundamentals of residential sales in the current market is paramount to their outstanding performance in delivering on successful sales. Referrals and repeat business re-iterate the importance of nurturing and developing good relationships with our clients.

Our experienced, qualified agents are market leaders in Dublin’s lettings market. We secure suitable tenants through a process that is conducted in a professional way at a reasonable cost from check in to check out. All of our agents are up to date on recent legislation with regards to rental properties, planning and development. All documentation complies with the current legislation so that we can commit to providing our continued service to all of our clients.

Lansdowne Partnership has a dedicated team whose responsibility is to look after landlords, the property and the tenant.  We are the only contact your tenant has. Should any remedial action be required we look after the ground work and liaise with the tenant and contractors. Updates are relayed in an organised and timely fashion.  We have established relationships with reliable contractors, who provide a first class and cost effective service at all times.

Managed properties have a clear advantage in the lettings market. We have full back up support and a 24-hour emergency call out service should our tenants need it.

What our management service offers:

• A personal Client Relationship manager assigned to each property so both tenant and owner/landlord always communicate with the same person.
• Secure key holding.
• Managing maintenance issues and calls should they arise.
• Obtain quotes / prices for anything that may be needed for a property with prior approval from the landlord.
• Routine inspections twice a year.
• 24hr Emergency number for the tenant.
• On hand advise in relation to PRTB etc.
• Formal move out inspection is undertaken at the end of the tenancy.

Additional services we provide at an extra cost are:

• Inventory lists.
• BER Certificates.
• Contract/ lease renewal.
• Rent collection for multiple properties.
• Property upgrade recommendations.
• Property fit out.
• Dispute resolutions.
• Insurance claim processing.

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At Lansdowne Partnership, we understand that every property is different. Our team of specialist property managers work in partnership with our clients to provide a service tailored to each developments’ current and future needs. Whether the development is solely residential, commercial or in mixed-use we can provide the relevant services.

Lansdowne Partnership currently manages several different residential blocks throughout Dublin. These range in size from small estates to large mixed use developments with 200+ properties. We provide a comprehensive service that ensures all elements of the estate are managed to a high standard protecting and enhancing everyone’s investment and asset. It is a particularly important service at present as potential renters / buyers will be looking at the overall estate before making any decisions over another property. It is imperative all owners see value in this service.

Lansdowne Partnership’s role as managing agent:

• Manage the day to day effective running of the estate
• Assign a particular Property Manager to be located on site – size dependant
• Liaise with owners / tenants on any issues they may have in relation to the estate
• Ensure House Rules are adhered to at all times
• Assist in neighbourhood watch initiatives
• Liaise with the board of directors and residents committee representatives
• Provide a 24-hour Emergency number for all residents
• Ensure best value when appointing contractors and maintenance contracts
• Tender all services to be provided on an annual basis, where applicable
• Prepare yearly service charge budget
• Prepare and manage Income & Expenditure accounts for the present year
• Accurately apportion and collect service charges
• Ensure timely receipt of these charges with a strict code of practise for non-payment
• Manage, approve and pay service providers on site
• Arrange applicable insurances
• Co-ordinate with contractors required on the estate
• Deal with legal advisors where necessary
• Liaise with health & safety, fire safety consultants
• Engage in the management of car parks, where applicable
• Professionally arrange and supervise all works required by qualified contractors
• Work on full transparency in relation to tenders and the accounts
• Manage the sinking fund
• Liaise with management company’s Auditors
• Prepare reports and attend EGM’s & AGM’s
• Circulate an annual Programme of Works for all residents to see including scheduled window cleaning, common area cleaning, grass cutting etc. This enables the resident to see when these services are taking place
• Ensure compliance with the Multi Use Development Act 2011
• Respond to sales requisitions on behalf of the management company
• Preparation and filing of all CRO documents where applicable

PRS Asset Management

Lansdowne Partnership is a market leader in the provision of PRS Asset Management Services

• Residential Lease Up & Tenancy Management
• Financial Management
• Property Management
• Estate Management

Since 2012 we have managed residential developments with onsite amenities and concierge services under our PRS platform. Our asset management team deliver high performance property and estate portfolio management. As a licensed property management company our ethos is to provide a focused management approach so that we can provide, maintain, and drive best-in-class service and management to our schemes. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the desired professional service is delivered.

Lansdowne Partnership currently manages over 4,000 mixed residential and commercial units in the greater Dublin area. These range in size from small developments to large estates. We have an organised and structured approach to leasing with robust processes in place regarding financial controls and administration for all portfolios under our management.

Objectives:

• To achieve maximum occupancy and rental income
• To review additional income opportunities
• Tight cost control & saving on operational costs to maximise return by prudent annual procurement tendering of all contracts

Property Management Software, Tools and APPs in use:

• DocuSign Digitally send, sign and manage legally binding documents securely.
• Fixflo A new live reporting portal for all residents to assist in streamlining all issues and reports to reach a quick resolution. A maintenance management ticketing system. Well received by residents as it tracks all reported issues which improves overall performance.
• Letman Leasing document software to digitally produce documents and renew/review management process in line with Irish Residential Tenancy Law.
• Yardi Voyager Internationally recognized PRS management tool we have used for the last 9 years.
• Blockman Block Management software we use for financial, administration and communication management.
• Keystone Inspection App/ Audit Comply  Inspection and inventory tool to digitise property management. Adopted to smart phone use specifically for Lansdowne Partnership.
• Property Button / Transfer Gecko These reliable service operators offer easy to use, reliable systems to handle the transfer of utilities for the tenant saving on time and improving experience.
• Property Accounting and Revenue and Cost Modelling Approach

Lansdowne Partnership uses several different financial operating platforms based on our clients’ requirements.

Across our team we have extensive experience in:

• Yardi
• Accounts IQ
• Detailed spread sheet analysis

Our track record and consistency in the PRS market ensure delivery at a high level.