National Minimum Wage Increase: What UK Estate & Letting agencies need to know
As of April 2025, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is increasing, which is great news for many UK workers. However, it also places new responsibilities on businesses, especially those in the property industry, to ensure compliance and maintain employee satisfaction. What Are the New Rates? Here’s how the NMW will change from 1 April 2025, […]
Job offering and the counter offer.
We have seen a trend this year that is frustrating for both client and recruiter and that it the counter offer As recruiters, we have to accept that companies will counter offer because it makes economic sense at this point to offer more money or a new title to keep staff and avoid recruiting cost […]
The UK Employment Market in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities in the Property Sector
The UK employment market has faced significant headwinds at the start of 2025. Reports from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) have highlighted a slowdown in hiring, reduced vacancies, and rising redundancies. Yet, amidst these challenges, opportunities still abound—particularly in the property sector. At ProFind Property Recruitment, we remain optimistic and focused on […]
Affordable Property Recruitment
I am hearing daily how companies are battling with their P&L’s this year. Increased costs coming from NI contributions, Rightmove price hikes, minimum salary increases and of course all potential disruption to cash flow from their lettings books. It all adds up to increased costs reduced profit on the bottom line. The recruitment budget simply […]
Cutting Costs and Finding Talent: The Case for an External Recruitment Partner
In the UK’s property sector, companies often grapple with the decision to manage recruitment internally or to partner with a specialist agency like ProFind Property Recruitment. While an in-house approach might appear cost-effective initially, a closer examination reveals that outsourcing recruitment can lead to significant financial savings. Let’s have a closer look into this. 1. […]
Renters’ Rights Bill – Impact on Letting Agents
The Renters’ Rights Bill will fundamentally reshape the PRS, with far-reaching effects on tenants, landlords, and letting agents. For agents, adapting to a world potentially without “Let Only” services and transitioning to monthly revenue streams will be critical for survival. Agencies must prepare for changes in cash flow, rethink commission structures, and invest in services […]
Why Gen Z hates the phone—and what this could mean for the Property Industry
Gen.Z, typically defined as those born between 1996 and 2011, are now aged 12 to 27, so a good 50% are now entering (or are in) the world of work. 20% of CVs I receive who want to be in the Property Industry fall into this demographic now. They are digital natives who’ve grown up […]
Thinking of a Career Change in the New Year? Read This First
New Year, New Job – Remind me, Why are you looking? As we step into a new year, social media is brimming with posts from recruiters (myself included) about finding your next opportunity. But before diving headfirst into the job hunt, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect. I want to offer a slightly […]
Unlock the secrets of hiring success: Why January 6th & 7th are key dates for Recruiters and Job Seekers alike!
If you’re planning to hire in January, acting now can significantly enhance your chances of attracting top talent in the New Year. Glassdoor identifies the busiest day of the year for job applications as January 7th, coinciding with the first working day of the new year. This surge is often driven by individuals’ New Year’s […]
Boosting Retention and Revenue: Could higher salaries with performance bonuses transform the Property Industry?
The question of whether higher basic salaries combined with structured bonuses are more effective for attracting and retaining staff in estate agencies is gaining traction. Property companies are rethinking their approach to staff retention, recognising that to stay competitive, they need to offer more attractive compensation packages. However, as a performance related business company bosses […]
