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Residential Real Estate
Connecting skilled professionals with top residential property employers globally.
of our residential recruitment consultants have 6+ years’ industry experience
of residential property candidates placed within 4 weeks.
of clients rated our residential recruitment service excellent.
Introducing the Residential team
GKR London was established in 2010 for the residential property industry. Grant Kaveney, Founding Director had already established a strong reputation for himself within the sector whilst working for a corporate brand and had gained trust and loyalty from many whom wished to continue working with Grant no matter the agency he was representing. In 2013, Grant hired Michael Woda, Head of Residential to support him with the growth of the team, and with many years industry experience in property Michael was able to establish his own credibility very quickly.
Whether agency, new homes or land & acquisitions, an office boutique or a global corporate organisation we will continue to support a diverse range of clients and candidates within the residential property industry.
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Common Residential Questions
Our focus extends across residential real estate, covering roles such as real estate agents, customer service, and specialists in new home sales and development.
Absolutely. Currently, the residential market is experiencing a surge in demand for digital marketing skills, reflecting the industry's adaptation to online property transactions and virtual tours.
Enhance your resume by emphasising customer service, sales achievements, and any certifications related to residential real estate, showcasing your ability to navigate this competitive market.
Common paths include starting as a real estate agent, advancing to senior roles, team management, and even branching into property development. We provide guidance based on your career aspirations.
While timelines vary, our aim is efficiency. From initial contact to final interviews, the residential real estate recruitment process typically takes between one to three weeks, ensuring thorough assessments and informed client decisions.
Our Residential Clients
Head of Build to Rent - Exclusive Search
- GKR was instructed by the CEO to lead the search for a Head of BTR to lead a portfolio of award-winning developments.
- We worked closely with the client to assist them with the preparation of job descriptions and shared our market knowledge to ensure they competitively positioned themselves to attract the best talent.
- We then went to the market and presented our client with a shortlist of 5 candidates within one week of instruction, and coordinated three rounds of interviews.
- The successful candidate was onboarded three months later following their notice period.
Fast-growing Estate Agency
Portfolio Director - Exclusive Search
- GKR was instructed by the Head of Residential, JLL UK&I to secure Senior Portfolio Director on behalf of several of their BTR clients.
- Having conducted a market-mapping exercise with the client, they identified a shortlist of individuals for GKR to approach on their behalf.
- We successfully presented a shortlist of seven selected individuals and organised four first and second-stage interviews.
- The successful candidate was required to conduct a 6-month notice period; we supported JLL by offering our first-class aftercare services to ensure a smooth exit and onboarding.
International Real Estate Fund
Head of Sales - Exclusive Search
- GKR was asked to discreetly search for a Head of Sales for one of the most recognisable Agencies in London
- Due to the confidential nature of this search, approaches and conversations on behalf of the Client needed to be very targeted.
- Working in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Team, GKR introduced a number of Candidates, along with internal considerations too.
- GKR successfully placed the Head of Sales, who was a long-term contact of the business, previously being a Hiring Client in their previous businesses.
International Residential Property Specialist
Business Development Manager - Exclusive Search
- GKR was exclusively instructed by Alliance Investments, to appoint a Business Development Manager for their growing London team.
- Alliance Investments is a leading property development company who offer investment opportunities throughout the UK.
- Headquartered in Manchester, Directors, Mallam Grant and Josh Steeples had the opportunity to grow a team to be based in the London office. Their first requirement was to appoint a Business Development Manager. Having struggled to find the right candidate through another recruitment agency, Alliance turned to GKR and proceeded dealings with Senior Consultant, Michael Cartmill.
- After gaining a comprehensive understanding of exactly what Alliance were seeking, we successfully placed a candidate within under three weeks of being instructed.
- Fast forward 4 months and it has proven to be a perfect match for both client and candidate as they thrive together.
Leading Property Development Company
Head of Sales - Retained Search
- GKR was retained to hire a Head of Sales on behalf of Solomon Investment Partners in their Chester Office.
- We worked closely with them to ensure they could attract a likeminded individual to strengthen their focus within the Property Investment Market.
- GKR provided a shortlist of recommended industry professionals curated via our referral network; a final candidate was selected following the second round of interviews.
- Due to a short notice period, the candidate was able to onboard swiftly and effectively having made some great progress already.
Fast-growing Property Investment Consultancy
Head of Residential/HR Manager - Exclusive Search
- GKR was instructed by the Head of Residential/HR Manager of Northacre to secure a Completions Manager for their Broadway and no1 Palace Street luxury developments.
- Speaking through the requirements in detail with the HR Manager, we were instructed exclusively on the role looking to build on our previous success in placing a Lettings Manager.
- The talent pool was relatively small we successfully presented a shortlist of 3 selected individuals and organised first and second-stage interviews, the search was concluded quickly.
- The successful candidate was immediately available and started one week after being offered the job fulfilling the urgent need for this hire.
Leading Premium Property Developer
Meet the Residential team:
Bradley Hellier
Bradley joined GKR with experience in the residential real estate sector, giving him a strong understanding of the industry and its talent landscape. Since joining the business, he has developed his career within property recruitment and now works closely with clients and candidates across the residential market. Bradley brings a combination of sector knowledge, market insight and a relationship-led approach to recruitment.
Grant Kaveney
Grant Kaveney founded GKR in 2010 following a successful career building recruitment businesses in South Africa. He established GKR with the ambition of creating a specialist recruitment business focused on the property and real estate sectors. Grant continues to provide strategic leadership across the business, with a focus on growth, client relationships and the continued development of GKR’s international executive search offering.
Lee Riley
Lee joined GKR following almost seven years’ experience within the property sector, initially supporting the growth of the residential recruitment division. He has since developed extensive experience across property recruitment and senior-level appointments, working closely with clients and candidates throughout the market. Lee focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering RPO solutions, executive search, and international outsourced recruitment solutions aligned with both client requirements and real estate market conditions.
Alexandra Thomson
Alexandra joined GKR in 2025 with more than four years’ recruitment experience and is based in Cape Town. She specialises in residential estate agency recruitment, working with clients and candidates across the sector. Alexandra holds an Honours degree in Psychology and brings a strong understanding of people and relationship management to her work. Her focus is on delivering a considered and effective approach to talent acquisition.
Peter Wallis
Peter joined GKR in 2019 to build and expand the professional services recruitment division across the commercial and residential real estate sectors. He focuses on leadership and executive roles across marketing, finance, legal, technology, and design. His deep network connects top-tier market experts with a wide variety of business consultancies, property developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and agencies.
Michael Woda
Michael joined GKR in 2014 as one of the company’s first key hires, bringing eight years’ experience within residential property and leading London agencies. He has played a central role in developing GKR’s residential recruitment offering and launched the company’s Edinburgh office in 2024. Michael now leads residential recruitment across the North West, working closely with clients and candidates as a trusted recruitment partner, including fast-growth strategies and executive search appointments across the region.
We specialise in five key sectors
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COMMERCIAL
The commercial team provide permanent and contract services to leading property and construction consultancies in the Private & Public Sectors as well as developers, banks and funds.
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Residential
With experienced consultants and ex-property professionals in one team, they are market experts working with High Street Agents, Corporate giants, Developers and Investment Agencies.
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Property Management
With first-hand experience in the field, we represent estate agencies, managing agents, private investment portfolios, commercial mixed-use developments, facilities services, student accommodation providers, and investment funds, supplying expert property management professionals tailored to their specific needs.
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BUILT Environment
The team have worked hard to develop long standing relationships with practices ranging in size, niche and specialism throughout the design and build industry delivering both permanent and professional interim/contract solutions.
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Professional Services
We recruit professionals in finance, legal, compliance, advisory, administration, and sustainability for estate agencies, managing agents, private portfolios, commercial developments, student housing, and investment funds.
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