Historic Purchase for Lettings Direct
By Nicola Martin 20th February 2015Lettings Direct is delighted to announce the purchase of 8 Atholl Crescent, Perth which has been in the late Lord Kinnoull’s Estate for almost 100 years.
Wes ecured the purchase in late 2014 and the £1/2million investment in this Grade-A listed building will see us upgrade the office suites and create some fully-serviced options for our neighbours - who are happily now our tenants!
The plans also include working with Historic Scotland to secure funding for restoring a Victorian conservatory at the back of the building, which is believed to the be the last one of its kind in Perth.
The purchase marks the first Business Centre in our portfolio and on completion will house sixteen offices over 300 sq. meters to include twelve parking spaces.
This is a sizable investment for us and we are delighted to be in a position to restore and upgrade this beautiful building. We have been tenants of The Kinnoull Trust for 2 years and we know that with the £200,000 refurb project we can modernise the interiors and return the external façade to its former glory.
The sixteen fully serviced office suites will also allow us to employ additional members of staff.
The historical sale was executed by Graeme Duncan at Bidwells.
We look forward to keeping you up to date with news as we progress!
Julie, Garry and The Team.
Lettings Assistant
Position Overview
Lettings Direct Perth is an independent lettings and property management company which has been operating in the city since 2011. We have experienced considerable growth over the past few years and now require a Lettings Assistant to support the Lettings Team in our busy office.
The position requires a friendly, efficient individual with a keen eye for detail and a great way with people. The right candidate for this responsible part-time role will be highly organised, able to prioritise quickly, remain calm under pressure, and possess excellent customer service skills.
Based at our city centre office, this person will be a first point of contact for many of our tenants and landlords, delivering on our promise of exceptional client care. The position also requires visits to our properties – a driving license is a must – including taking inventories and inspection visits.
From answering phones to replying to emails, dealing with property enquiries to arranging viewings and tradesmen visits, the role is varied and busy.
Lettings Direct are committed to the development of its staff. The team will fully support the successful candidate and training will be provided in-house, particularly in relation to customer systems and online portals. This role gives the candidate the chance to join a booming and dynamic organisation with the opportunity to learn and forge a rewarding career.
This is a part-time position offering 10 to 20 hours per week. As an essential service, the position is available for an immediate start. Click over to our website for full details.
Reporting to: Julie Cumming, Director of Lettings Direct
Office Location: 8 Atholl Crescent, Perth PH1 5NG
Hours: 10-20 hours per week. From time to time, some additional work may be required.
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