Acquisitions Manager - Retirement Living Rentals

Deverell Smith

  • London
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Acquisitions Manager - Retirement Living RentalsDeverellsmith has partnered with an established property investment and development company, launching a new retirement living rental platform.In this role, you will acquire, refurbish and manage a large portfolio of age-restricted retirement flats across London & the South East.The RoleYou will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and acquiring retirement flats, managing light refurbishments, and ensuring properties are ready for rental. The target is 10-15 acquisitions per month.Key responsibilities include:
  • Sourcing opportunities through your network, estate agents, property portals, auctions and direct approaches.
  • Negotiating acquisitions at attractive discounts.
  • Coordinating and managing refurbishments - from light redecoration to new kitchens/bathrooms - using your own trade contacts or building a reliable team.
  • Appointing and managing surveyors for lease extensions and negotiating terms effectively.
  • Liaising with local agents to establish post-refurb market values and rental levels before acquisition.
  • Maintaining a clear and organised acquisitions pipeline (properties under review, offers made, in legals, refurbished, let, etc.).
  • Reporting regularly to senior management on progress and pipeline.
About you
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Property experience, ideally including acquisitions, refurbishments, and lease extensions.
  • Organised and methodical, able to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
  • IT literate and confident in using property platforms.
  • Ability to build and manage relationships with estate agents, contractors, and surveyors.
  • Full driving licence (company car provided).
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the South East.

Deverell Smith