4 REASONS JEFF PREFERED A MANAGED VILLA
Jefferson Bailey, a Canadian International Banker moved to Dubai a year ago, with his wife and children, to work in the regional operation office of his company located in the United Arab Emirates. Naturally while planning his move to the United Arab Emirates, finding a suitable accommodation was an utmost priority of the Banker. Jeff quickly ran through the most active and responsive property portals and went through numerous listed Villas and townhouses in communities like the Green Community West, Palm, Arabian Ranches ... ; from the standard to the most premium ones. It took Jeff literally one day to find the solution: an European 4 bedrooms plus villa in Green Community. And above all Jeff was satisfied because the Villa was a Managed Property.
Few months after he settled in his home, I had the chance to speak with Jeff on phone in order to know the reasons that informed his choice for a Managed Property. Jeff gave me the 4 reasons below :
1. The Fear Of Rogue Landlords
I have friends in Dubai who happened to complain about properties they were renting. Quality and locations were fantastic. Amenities are unmatched but they couldn’t stand the treatment of their landlords in front of issues arising in the properties. I wanted to avoid to find themselves in the same situation. Renting a “dangerous” property or to move into their new home only to discover that it bears no resemblance to what the listing promised. I made the choice to reach out a professional Property Manager who gave me the peace of mind that everything is above board and that my new home will be a safe place for me and my family.
After 2 months living in the townhouse, a leakage issues arose, but quickly the management team got it fixed within 24hours. Therefore, I knew I could rely on the property management company to send a reliable contractor to deal with the problems rather than a rogue trader.
2. Avoiding Difficult Relationships With Landlords
I know a landlord doesn’t have to be dishonest to be awkward or unpleasant to deal with. Minor issues and complaints could lead to a breakdown of the relationship between me and the landlord. The result is often resentment on both sides. I feel more comfortable raising issues with a property manager who won’t take complaints personally because he possesses the knowledge and communication skills to handle the situation professionally.
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3. The Need For A Reliable And Timely Service
I figured out that landlords might have several properties to deal with, besides they could have a busy life, also full-time job with a business to run. In case my landlord lives and works miles away, even with the best intentions, he may not be able to respond quickly when a boiler breaks down or an oven ceases to function. But that wouldn’t affect me as I feel that any problems will be addressed quickly and efficiently by a property management Company.
The Property Management expert managing my domicile has the manpower and resources to attend to maintenance issues at multiple properties in a timely manner and at any time of the day or night.
4. Professional Standards
Many tenants in my neighborhood have experienced landlords who do not understand their obligations or who lack the knowledge and experience to deal with certain situations. In fact, poor communication skills have proved problematic and led to misunderstandings. My landlord has assigned a Property Manager who has a good knowledge of the law and will safeguard his tenants’ wellbeing. By experience the Property Manager has been able to see most problems coming, they told me they snagged the property identifying defects, ensuring quality control, enhancing the safety of my family.
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