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It’s National Brunch Month! So, here’s a list of our favourite spots in London… In the world of recruitment, first impressions matter. The environment in which you choose to meet a client can say just as much about you as your pitch does.

In today’s evolving property market, employers review dozens of CVs in minutes. Making yours stand out requires more than listing duties and responsibilities, it demands a clear demonstration of value and relevance.

Whether you are managing properties, negotiating sales, or handling the back-office business operations, technical expertise is important, but it is soft skills that truly set professionals apart.

Collins Property Recruitment recognised for outstanding work-life balance at The Flexa Awards 2025.

Real estate has long been male-dominated, but progress is happening. Women are making strides, and businesses are recognising the value of diversity. However, leadership roles and pay equity remain major challenges. The gender gap persists due to underrepresentation, biases, and limited access to mentorship and networking. Many industry events remain male-led and held at times that exclude working mothers. Change requires action! Companies must expand leadership opportunities, ensure pay transparency, and support flexible work. Inclusive networking and education opportunities will help build a more diverse future. Recognising and championing female leaders is also key to inspiring the next generation. By fostering an inclusive and diverse industry, real estate can attract and retain top female talent, benefiting individuals, companies, and the sector as a whole. What do you think? How can the industry do better? Share your thoughts below. #DiversityInProperty #GenderEquality #RealEstateLeadership

I’ve just had a distressing call with someone I’ve known for a long time. We’ve placed her in two of her three roles, and over the past decade, she’s built a career in estate agency. She’s always overachieved, always delivered. But now, she’s a mother of two young children (both under five), and she’s struggling. Not because she’s lost her skills, not because she isn’t ambitious, but because the estate agency industry she’s given so much to is refusing to give her what she needs in return. She needs flexibility. She needs an employer who understands that she can’t work weekends, that school drop-offs and last-minute changes are part of life now. She needs someone who sees beyond rigid office hours and recognises that talent, experience, and dedication don’t suddenly disappear the moment someone becomes a parent. She’s not asking for a handout. She’s asking for a role where she can still thrive, where she can still be financially successful, where she can bring everything, she’s learned, both in work and in life, back to the office. So, what happens next? The industry loses yet another talented professional, because of inflexibility and antiquated opinions. My advice? Give good people what they need and watch what they give you in return. IT'S 2025! NOT 1965!

Navigating your job search in a digital world

A serious talent gap threatens the sustainability of the industry and firms will need to align with the evolving expectations of the current workforce in order to thrive.

The Lack of Diversity in UK Estate Agency Must Change.

An open letter to employers of Property Managers regarding fair compensation for their time and effort.

An open letter addressing the importance of giving feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process

An open letter addressing the importance of displaying salary information in job descriptions

Blog outlining some key considerations for those in Property Finance

This blog provides some top tips for candidates who are interested in a career in BTR

In this blog, we're spilling the beans on what you should look for when recruiting a new PA

We are thrilled to announce that Martha has joined our team working in the BTR Sector

This blog details the right way to do recruitment to get the best results

A match report from The CPR Cup 2023, what a superb day

Blog exploring the benefits of building an ongoing relationship with your recruiter

Blog explaining how to write your CV to really sell yourself

Our thoughts on how you can stay motivated and positive during an arduous job hunt.

It’s a challenging topic. There is no clear-cut answer. Every role, client, candidate, and situation are different. But one thing we do know is that the answer can’t be “as long as it takes”. That’s not healthy for the individual or the business. The honest answer is as “fast as possible”. So, the question is how to make ‘fast’ happen without compromising effectiveness or kindness?

Blog explaining that the full package is important to recruit and retain staff, not just salary

Some top tips on how to virtually ace your online interview

A blog all about Jeffrey, who is now a fully-fledged Canine Partner

We are delighted to be supporting this great cause and will be organising various events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year. With your support, we can really make a difference to the charity and the people and communities they help.

We are delighted to be supporting this great cause and will be organising various events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year. With your support, we can really make a difference to the charity and the people and communities they help. About ecoACTIVE: ecoACTIVE is an innovative environmental education charity. Their mission is to create a world where young people and communities are agents of change to create a better planet. They offer hands-on and engaging sustainability workshops and courses for schools and community groups, to help young people take action and feel empowered to make positive changes to their lives. They also run forest schools and support community gardening projects. Our first fundraising initiative is a World Cup sweepstake, with participants in with a chance of winning £1000. This initiative alone has raised £2,500 for ecoACTIVE and thank you to everyone who has purchased a team. The money raised will help fund their Community Garden Network project, where they support families and residents in Hackney and Newham to set up and care for community gardens on their estates. They provide training, equipment, compost, plants and run sessions with them in their gardens. These sessions provide a great opportunity for families to meet their Neighbours and benefit from being outdoors and getting involved in the community. As a business, we feel it is important to support local causes and give back to the community. Children are our future employees and employers, so educating and teaching them is a top priority. This amazing charity not only provides children with experiences but also the knowledge and understanding they need to look after our environment and create a better planet for their future. Come on, let’s do what we can to help make a difference!

Blog outlining our thoughts on flexible working

A matchday report from The CPR Cup 2022