Course details

When is a good time to invest in or develop property ?

This is a matter of good judgement for the potential investor.

However, some of the risk can be taken away if the person has a good understanding of property fundamentals, what the objectives of any investment are, and how to successfully manage a property portfolio.

Key property development issues include the folowing:

Requirements of a property portfolio Benefits and disadvantages of tenancy and owner-occupation

Legal issues and property law - overview Property management and maintenance Property surveys, registers, risks and record-keeping

Modern Facilities Management

Course Aims

The course is for anyone with an interest in property development, from individuals thinking about taking a small step on the property ladder, such as a house or flat to let out; to those with a bit more ambition who feel now is a good time to take a closer look at investing in property.

Course Syllabus

Property Portfolio

  • Describing the property portfolio Review of owned and leased buildings Meeting business requirements

Tenancy and Owner-Occupation

  • Duties of the landlord
  • Duties of the tenant
  • Advantages of being an owner-occupier
  • Advantages of being a tenant

Legal Issues

  • Basics of property law
  • Landlord and Tenant Act
  • Occupiers Liability
  • Planning issues
  • Defective premises
  • Rights and obligations
  • Overview of land title types
  • Overview of leasing law
  • Introduction to contract law

Property management and maintenance

  • Identifying maintenance activities
  • Resources required for maintenance
  • Building services
  • Lighting, heating and air conditioning
  • Building fabric

Property surveys, registers and risks

  • Need for building surveys
  • Inspecting asset conditions
  • Risk management - overview
  • Risk-management strategies
  • Risk-Reward Balance

Modern facilities management

  • FM factors in organising maintenance
  • Maintance regiemes
  • Use of computer programs to assist
  • maintenance and facilities management
  • Record-keeping
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Griffin College

Griffin College runs Facilities Management courses at Certificate and Diploma Level. Facilities Management is a growth area with expanding employment and a recognised qualification in the area is essential.

Griffin College also offers ILM/City&Guilds Leadership and Management Award, Certificate and Diploma courses at Ofqual UK Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Through our iEnglish Centre division, we also offer English language courses, including examination preparation for Cambridge and IELTS. See all Griffin College courses
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