Tag: Employers

2025 So Far, and Looking Ahead to 2026

Reflecting on a year of challenges and resilience across Estate Agency, New Homes/BTR, and Business Development, this blog explores the key issues shaping the UK property market: Renters’ Reform, Stamp Duty changes, National Insurance, interest rates, corporate acquisitions, and the growing role of AI and technology.

The real challenge in UK housebuilding: Talent

As the UK targets 1.5 million new homes by 2030, the real estate and construction sectors face a critical workforce shortage. GKR explores why talent is now the true growth constraint and what must change.

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What it means for Property Professionals

The Renters’ Rights Bill is reshaping the lettings sector. Discover how it will impact property careers, compliance skills, and future hiring demands.

Rethinking Recruitment in Real Estate

Discover why partnering with a specialist recruiter like GKR International can transform your real estate hiring process. Learn how expert recruitment shortens hiring cycles, improves candidate quality, reduces risk, and drives long-term success for your business.

Future-Proofing Skills in Block Management: Our Guide with News on the Block

Discover how block management employers can skill-proof teams through tech, compliance, sustainability, ED&I, and continuous learning in our latest NOTB guide.

Are you ready to strengthen your back office?

While there’s plenty of interest in the property sector, candidates with genuine software literacy (think Yardi, Reapit, Arthur, Goodlord, Xero, Sage, etc) and solid compliance know‑how remain in short supply.

What’s really driving people to change jobs in 2025?

Compensation and career development are at the top of the priority list. But beneath these responses lies something deeper: a disconnect between professionals and their current working environments.

42% of Property Professionals now commute over an hour

With most professionals now only travelling into the office a few days a week, long daily commutes are no longer a burden; they are an occasional trade-off for more space, a quieter environment, and a better overall quality of life.

Julian’s approach to Heritage Restoration

Heritage architecture sits at the intersection of history, legislation, and design. The right professionals will not only preserve these buildings but ensure they remain relevant and functional for future generations.

MIPIM 2025: What We Heard

MIPIM isn’t just another conference, it’s an opportunity. But like all opportunities, it requires the right approach.

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