Residential Property Management Placement Student Review

As a member of the Savills Residential Property Management team, I will be worked alongside contractors and onsite teams to maintain the smooth running of estates. This ranged from the upkeep of the gardens and communal areas, to 100+ occupancy residential blocks. In addition, I will provided advice and aid to clients, leaseholders and contractors to set service charge budgets, and to carry out consultations for major works and long-term agreements.

My placement year provided me with valuable learning opportunities to help me develop various skills and knowledge in the field of residential management, as well as gaining a wider understanding of surveying as a whole. This past year has provided me with a greater understanding of the property industry, how a company operates, and refined hard and soft skills. These skills include written and verbal communication, active listening, time management and teamwork.

Once I felt I was confident carrying out core tasks, I was given a lot of responsibility by my fellow colleagues, who trusted my abilities to carry out tasks proficiently and with a high attention to detail.

I was closely supported by both my fellow colleagues, and the Future Development Team, over the course of my placement year.

The culture and general atmosphere at Savills sets it apart from that of other companies. Savills has a different 'personality'; focusing on comradeship and opportunism. I completed the year with refined and developed knowledge of the Property Industry. However, most crucially, I left Savills with new friends, who I'm sure will be friends for life.

This past year has provided me with valuable learning opportunities to help me develop various skills and knowledge in the field of residential management, as well as gaining a wider understanding of surveying as a whole. Over the year, I have gained a more in-depth understanding of property management practices. Including: tenant relations, lease agreements, and health and safety compliance. Reflecting on the remarkable year I have spent at Savills, whilst I am looking forward to head back to exeter, I am heavyhearted to be leaving behind the great friends I have made and the experiences had.

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The biggest piece of advice I would give to others applying to Savills would be to get stuck in, both professionally and socially. My placement year provided me with a wealth of opportunities that have made the hard work wholly worth it.