The property market is under pressure. Your recruitment does not have to be
Thirty years in the property industry means I have worked through some genuinely difficult markets. The ones that come out the other side in the strongest position are rarely those who pulled up the drawbridge and waited. They are the ones who made smart, deliberate decisions about their people while everyone else was distracted by […]
64% of the industry wants this… are employers listening?
64% of property professionals say strong basic plus structured bonus is the right model for attracting and retaining talent in estate and lettings agency. And growing. Only 9% of respondents back the traditional low basic and high commission model. That is not a fringe result. That is the industry telling us something important about where […]
While letting agents count the landlords leaving, the next generation of investors are already looking for someone to trust.
The lettings industry is so focused on the exodus that it is missing the opportunity metaphorically walking in through the other door. Every conversation in lettings right now seems to be about the same thing. Landlords leaving. The Renters’ Rights Act. What happens to portfolios when Section 21 goes. How agencies survive the supply squeeze. […]
The property industry is finally talking about Gen Z. But most of the conversation is asking the wrong question entirely.
Gen Z are not the problem. Maybe your leadership model is? I do not often write strong opinion pieces. But this is one area where I think the industry is getting it fundamentally wrong. Gen Z are not difficult. They are not disloyal. And they are not the reason your staff are leaving. They are […]
Property Recruitment in 2026. There is more reason for optimism than the headlines suggest
If you only read the headlines this year you could be forgiven for thinking the property industry has been in some kind of crisis. (Its not by the way) Mortgage rates rising. The average two year fixed deal climbing from 4.83% at the start of March to 5.67% by May. The Iran conflict unsettling markets. […]
The UK needs a positive Budget to boost confidence and jobs
The UK Budget 2026 property market outlook is on everyone’s mind, because the latest economic data shows a clear loss of momentum. With unemployment rising and wage growth slowing, both workers and businesses are feeling the strain. For property professionals, the uncertainty around tax, housing policy and wider economic decisions is already affecting confidence. A […]
Harnessing industry connections to find exceptional property talent
Property recruitment through industry connections is one of the most effective ways to find high quality talent in today’s competitive market. The best estate agents, lettings professionals, and property managers are rarely active job seekers, which means relying on job boards alone simply does not work. At ProFind Property Recruitment, we use our established network […]
The rise in minimum wage, and why it could accelerate automation and offshoring
The minimum wage rise 2026 is set to create one of the most significant cost pressures UK businesses have faced in years, and the ripple effects are already beginning. While headlines focus on the benefit to workers, the reality for many small and medium sized businesses is more complex. As employment costs climb, companies are […]
Expanding your team on a budget. How your business could outsource to South Africa and make cost efficient staff/labour savings.
Outsourcing to South Africa is becoming an increasingly attractive option for UK property businesses looking to scale without inflating payroll costs. Many companies want to grow, improve efficiency, and access high quality talent, yet they also need to keep overheads under control. This is exactly why ProFind has launched a new South African remote recruitment […]
If you’re not a fee earner – You’re a luxury
Estate agency role restructuring is becoming one of the most noticeable trends in the property sector, and many professionals are feeling the impact. The traditional branch model, which has barely changed in decades, is now under pressure from market conditions, rising costs, and the rise of AI. As businesses tighten their structures and prioritise revenue […]
