Blogs

Sharief Ibrahim, Executive Director of CBRE, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

This summer, I hosted five 16-17-year-olds for a week of work experience, arranged by Julie Cohen at ORT UK.

Understand the real impact when you lose your PA or EA - how it affects leadership, performance, and team dynamics, and what you can do to regain momentum.

Explore how grief impacts the workplace and learn practical ways to support colleagues through loss, building a compassionate and resilient property-career culture.

Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director of CBRE, shares her journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

For more than five years, arguably longer, the estate agency industry has been starved of young, fresh, new talent. The school leavers, the sporty ones, the confident communicators who didn’t go to university but had bags of personality and drive, the very people who once queued up to become negotiators, simply aren’t coming anymore. From the mid-1990s through to around 2020, estate agency was a natural home for ambitious and personable salespeople. Today, that’s no longer the case. Young people aren’t rushing to join estate agencies anymore, not because they’re “lazy”, “soft”, or “entitled”, as some in the industry like to claim, but because they simply don’t see estate agency as a place that fits them anymore. They’re looking elsewhere: to industries that feel more modern, dynamic, progressive, and flexible. To businesses that offer culture, purpose, and personal growth, and that don’t carry the outdated stigma estate agency still struggles to shake off. And here’s the hard truth: the problem isn’t them. It’s you. Too many agencies have failed to evolve. They still run their businesses and manage their people as if it’s 2005. They expect the next generation to adapt to their way of working, rigid hours, old-school management, uninspiring environments, rather than adapting to theirs. If agencies truly want to attract and keep young talent, they must change how they think, lead, and operate. That means: -Offering more flexible working hours and structures -Creating an environment that’s inclusive, transparent, and supportive -Building cultures where people can be themselves, and succeed regardless of privilege or background -Modernising pay structures, career paths, and development opportunities -Embracing technology, creativity, and purpose, not just transactions The new generation has changed. The world has changed. If you’re still wondering why great people aren’t throwing themselves at your door anymore, it’s time to stop pointing the finger outward, and start looking inward. They don’t need to change. You do! Email us at info@collinspropertyrecruitment.com or give us a call on 020 7435 0309. Collins Property Recruitment is a business with a purpose: to enable talent and businesses to meet and do great things together. We make this happen through an unrivalled network, a values-led, consultative approach and a hard-earned reputation as the go-to recruiter in property.

Explore how leadership styles in property businesses may be stalling growth, and discover key strategies to empower teams, shape culture and retain top talent.

Tim Hyatt, Head of UK Residential of Knight Frank, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Why a gap in your CV isn’t a gap in your potential.

Jeremy Gee, MD of Beauchamp Estates, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Camilla Dell, Managing Partner and Founder at Black Brick Property Solutions , shares her advice for those in or entering the property and real estate industry.

Grant Bates, Founder of Grant J Bates Property, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Discover how to impress top property candidates and secure the best hires. Learn practical tips for interviews, building employer brand, and winning talent in a competitive market.

Estate agents who only recruit experienced staff miss out. Find out why newcomers with drive, energy & adaptability could be your agency’s game-changer.

Catherine Westerling from Hamptons, shares her journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Trevor Abrahmsohn, Director at Glentree International, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Discover why personal branding is your secret weapon in property — build trust, stand out online & offline, and leave a lasting impression with every client.

Liza-Jane Kelly, Head of London Residential at Savills, shares her journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Is property still a people business? Discover how tech and human skills are shaping the future of property careers in our latest blog.

Bambos Haralambous, COO at Goldschmidt & Howland, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Master your interview before it begins. Discover how to ace the silent interview with tips from Collins Property Recruitment. Let's make first impressions count.

Chelsea Whelan, Regional Partner at Knight Frank, shares her journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

Looking for your next property role or hiring talent who blend tech skills with human insight? We connect people who make a real difference.

Shaun Simons, Founder at Compton, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

From negotiator to director, property careers aren’t always linear. Discover the real skills, steps, and challenges behind true progression in the industry.

Discover how to overcome impostor syndrome in the property industry with tips on confidence, success, and finding the right career environment.

Avoid burnout while staying sharp in property. Discover 5 smart, sustainable ways to keep learning without overwhelming your time, energy, or focus.

Bertie Russell, Managing Director at Russell Simpson, shares his journey, insights, and advice for those in or entering the London property and real estate industry.

In the world of property, first impressions aren’t just useful, they’re everything. And the truth is, what gets remembered most isn’t always what’s on paper.