Ensure your CV gets the attention you deserve.
When it comes to property CV tips, a few small details can make the difference between being shortlisted and being overlooked. After more than thirty years in the property industry and many years in recruitment, I have seen thousands of CVs, and the same simple issues appear again and again. These small gaps often stop […]
Are you “Open to work” or just hard to reach?
LinkedIn profile advice for candidates LinkedIn has become the main place where talent meets opportunity. Whether you are actively job hunting or simply open to hearing about the right role, your profile is more than a digital CV, it is your professional shopfront. Many people forget this and unintentionally close the door on new opportunities […]
Property Professionals use ‘Open to Work’ to explore their next steps.
When you are just browsing Have you ever walked into a shop, been greeted by a helpful assistant, and instantly replied with, “I am just browsing,” even though you already had a fair idea of what you needed? It might be a dress for a wedding, a tool for a weekend project, or something you […]
The Rise of the Property Personality – Substance or Spotlight?
There’s been a clear shift in the property industry. The rise of personal branding, online influence and “property personalities” is hard to ignore. From panel appearances and conference circuits to polished Reels and LinkedIn lives, there’s a growing visibility of professionals in our sector. In an industry where participation in events feels almost essential—from WIEA […]
If You’re Not a Fee Earner, You’re a Luxury
The traditional estate agency structure hasn’t changed much in decades.A typical branch still looks like this: In larger corporate agencies, layers continue upward — Area Manager, Regional Director, and sometimes Divisional Director. This setup worked in the 1980s and, remarkably, has stayed the same ever since.Apart from a few attempts to centralise admin in the […]
Expanding your team on a budget. How your business could outsource to South Africa and make cost efficient staff/labour savings
Build Your Team with ProFind’s South African Remote Recruitment Service Over the past year, many of my clients have shared the same challenges with me. They:– need great people.– want flexibility and scalability.– also want to control costs, compliance, and risk. That’s exactly why I launched something new — and it’s already helping UK businesses […]
Why property industry expertise is crucial in property recruitment
Industry expertise in property recruitment ensures tailored hiring, better candidate-employer matches, and career growth by understanding market trends, sector needs, and building trust for lasting success.
💼 The true cost of an empty seat in your business – and why it’s time to rethink Recruitment
Over the past month, we’ve seen a noticeable shift. More agency directors and branch managers are turning to LinkedIn to post their own job adverts. There’s been a clear uptick in open positions across platforms like Indeed, and it’s evident that many agencies are choosing to recruit in-house — often driven by the belief that […]
🏡 The UK Property Recruitment market is moving — are you ready to hire in it?
After a cautious couple of years, confidence is returning to the UK property sector — and with it, so is hiring activity. From independent estate agencies to expanding Build to Rent developers and thriving property management companies, the signs of growth are clear. At ProFind Property Recruitment, we’re seeing a steady rise in new job […]
The Legal Framework of Recruitment Agencies: Effective Candidate Introduction
Recruitment agencies play a vital role in the hiring process by connecting businesses with talented professionals. However, merely sending a candidate’s CV to a potential employer does not automatically entitle an agency to an introduction fee. Agencies must go beyond the simple act of forwarding CVs and must effectively introduce the candidate to the role. […]
