Another core strength which sets us apart is our In-House Expertise; a vast array of resources, skills and knowledge our clients can enjoy, without having to hire external contractors and advisors.
Since its foundation in 1988, the firm has grown to be recognised as an industry leader in the management of Multi-Unit Developments, incorporating mixed uses including residential, commercial and retail.
The Multi-Unit Development service sector is currently unregulated (regulation is expected in early 2012) so it is difficult for consumers to differentiate between one operator and another. It is our level of in-house expertise which sets us apart. Our expertise comes in a number of formats, as follows:
People Expertise
- We recognise the value of Expertise and employ the very best people
- Our Property Managers are professionally qualified, and supported by our in house Management Team
- Our in-house expert training programmes ensures our people are facilitated in continuous professional training and corporate development
- Our office environment is positive, enthusiastic, team orientated and supportive with regular consultation and structures which provide opportunities to motivate the highest professional standards and in turn opportunities to evaluate and reward best performance
Specialist Expertise
- Our Technical Engineering expertise ensures service specifications and maintenance of all valuable Mechanical and Electrical Plant such as Lifts, Pumps, Fire and Lighting systems is undertaken adequately and cost effectively
- Our Building Insurance Expertise ensures:
- Building valuations for reinstatement are competently undertaken
- That the scope of cover for fire and perils insurance is adequate and appropriate and covers additions such as public and employers’ liability, alternative accommodation and statutory lift engineering cover is in place, as required
- We procure unbeatable insurance rates encompassing the broadest scope of cover for all client buildings
- Fast and efficient settlements for client insurance claims through our centralised claims process system is managed
- Our Technical and Financial Expertise ensures we undertake long-term planning and future proof the ongoing quality of our clients' developments. We ensure our clients understand the essential need for a Building Investment Fund (Sinking Fund) in line with best practice so that refurbishment, upgrades and replacements of major assets (lifts etc.) are identified and costed early, thus avoiding delapidations and expensive one off levies for significant future capital works. This expertise ensures all works can be carried out in a carefully planned manner, without substantial annual increases or one-off levies
- Our Facilities and Technical Engineering Expertise ensures that each client building creates, operates and maintains an Asset Register. Our methods and expertise ensures our clients are well informed on the maintenance and technical works required in the up keep of their buildings thus confirming their compliance with all Statutory and Health and Safety legislation
Systems Expertise
- Our Expert systems structures and supports ensure only the very best Contractors are engaged on our client sites.
- Our Expert procurement methods ensure the best value is derived from our clients service charges.
- Our Commitment Charters and Communication systems demonstrate the firms passion for delivering value and exceeding expectations.
- Our best-practise property management methods enhance the quality of life within the communities we manage.
- Our sytems ensure the sustainability of our client building capital values in the long term.
Industry Expertise
- An accredited corporate member of the IPFMA (Irish Property and Facility Management Association) and the IAVI (Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute). Both these self regulatory professional bodies have stringent entry and practise standards for the protection of the public, as well as the profession.
- O'Dwyer Property Management is registered with the NPSRA (National Property Services Regulatory Authority).
- O'Dwyer Property Management carries professional Indemnity insurance.
- O'Dwyer Property Management's office environment operates with the highest standard of professionalism and the firm is widely respected for its expertise service innovation and industry standard setting.