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We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! After months of hard work, collaboration, and creativity, we're excited to share this space with you finally. Whether you're a [...]

A Happy New Year to you all! On behalf of us all at Property Personnel, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your support [...]

It’s that time of year again! Mariah Carey has been defrosted, the kids are as high as kites on chocolate Santa's and candy canes, the cat has knocked the Christmas [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Anthony, our MD, and founder of Property Personnel. We sat down [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Maddie, our Office Manager who supports the team and keeps the [...]

It might seem harmless at the time, but ghosting your recruiter could come back to haunt you!  We get it, nobody wants to have an uncomfortable conversation. You don’t really [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Agnieszka, the newest member of our team who is already making a [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Charlotte, our senior recruitment consultant who specialises in helping people get [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Georgina, a specialist lettings & management recruiter (and self-confessed ‘grammar freak’!). [...]

At Property Personnel we’re firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. We’re kicking off our new ‘Meet the Team’ series with Allison Dalrymple, [...]

In our digital world, more and more employers and recruiters are turning to the internet & social media to find information about candidates and potential employees. The negative ramifications of [...]

Have you been wondering if estate agency is the right career for you, but perhaps been put off by all the talk of low salaries, long hours, and weekend work? [...]

If you have changed jobs at any time since March 2020, there’s a good chance that at least one of your interviews will have taken place online using the likes [...]

We are thrilled to announce that long-term Property Personnel team member, Charlotte O’Hanlon, has been promoted to the role of Senior Recruitment Consultant. Charlotte has been with us since 2018 [...]

We recently celebrated our 35th birthday at Property Personnel. Whilst the world of work is a very different place today to when we first opened our doors, we have seen [...]

Millennials and Generation Z: The facts show that they are the most essential but evasive group of professionals in the workplace today. In his latest blog, Anthony Hesse offers some [...]

Working together: the secret weapon to building a quality workforce. American industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford was a remarkable man. Besides founding the Ford Motor Company and developing the [...]

“So, what do you know about us?” Here are our top tips for answering this age-old interview question: Let’s face it: job interviews are stressful. There are good reasons for [...]

A trio of current events have created a “perfect storm” that has pushed the issue of Working from Home (WFH) to the top of the estate agency hiring agenda. The [...]

Struggling to find staff? Well, if it makes you feel any better, you're not alone. However, the latest official data on UK job vacancy figures released by the Office for [...]

It’s been exactly a year since the team at Property Personnel and I packed up our desks and set up at home. I don’t think any of us thought that [...]

After saying goodbye to my colleagues at the office on 17th March 2020, I honestly thought I would be seeing them again in a few weeks’ time. I was in [...]

I don’t know about you, but I definitely thought we would be back to normal by now. When I look back at the last year, I cannot believe we’ve been [...]

I was very dismissive when friends and colleagues were worried about what was emerging in Wuhan: In my mind there was no way it could end up in the UK [...]

We are calling on estate agencies to be more tolerant of the struggles working parents are encountering during lockdown. Employers need to be aware that school closures have put enormous [...]

Your business has a fantastic property role to fill. You've pored over CVs, identified the best candidates, carried out interviews, maybe even second interviews too, and now you've narrowed the [...]

The role of a letting agent is diverse and enriching. While there are currently no formal qualifications required to become a letting agent (although this could be soon to change, [...]

The UK's private rented sector is growing. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that over the last 10 years, the number of privately rented households has increased [...]

Moving to the Capital to embark on a career in the property sector is an exciting prospect. That said, it's not a decision to be taken lightly. There are many [...]

For years, the image of the fast-talking, wheeler-dealing estate agent has haunted the UK property industry. As much of a caricature as the untrustworthy used car salesman or banker, estate [...]

Inviting candidates in for an interview is a huge investment – both for the interviewer and the interviewee. On paper, you could be the most talented person in the world, [...]

Working as an estate agent, you'll be responsible for everything from collecting information about a property to arranging viewings, advising clients on the best property for them, sharing insights about [...]

Having been with the company since 2011, Georgina Eastwood is an integral member of the Property Personnel team, and due to her continued success has deservedly progressed to Associate level. [...]

As Property Personnel's Managing Director, Anthony Hesse, says, "The estate agency industry is in a staffing dilemma". The continuing uncertainty around Brexit, alongside its effect on the housing market, has [...]

While progressing in your career path almost always involves moving from one organisation to another, losing key staff is always a significant loss to a business. After all the hours [...]

Looking for a new job can feel like a bit of a minefield – there are some great positions out there but, how do you get to them? How do [...]

At Property Personnel, we want to help you find your perfect estate agent career. The property industry offers a plethora of fantastic roles, whether you’re starting out or have years [...]

Using a recruitment agency to help you find a new employee for a vacant position can be a great choice, since it cuts down on the time and resources you [...]

Are you looking for a job in the property industry but not having much luck by yourself? Looking for a leading property sector expert to help you find a position [...]

In this guest blog by Georgina Eastwood, one of our top recruitment consultants, Georgina explains how candidates should and shouldn’t behave in order to motivate their consultants to find them [...]

In our technologically-developing world, interviews are beginning to move away from the face-to-face meetings that they once were and on to the screen. Maybe the company you're applying to is [...]

Are you feeling stagnant in your career, standing still while everyone else is advancing? Are you confused about what your next steps look like, your aims, and what you may [...]

"Being able to say 'This is a great place to work' is invaluable for both existing employees and attracting the best new talent", says Great Place to Work, after announcing [...]

"The world of work is changing rapidly, and it is blatantly obvious that job seekers recognise that companies that treat their staff well are the most attractive to work for. [...]

If you've been looking for a job for a while, you might know what we mean when we say that your confidence may not be quite where it was when [...]

Recruiting for your company can be a time-consuming and costly process at the best of times, using up your business's valuable resources without any guarantee of success. It can be [...]

While Christmas is traditionally a time for buying gifts for other people, why not get yourself a gift this Christmas and start the new year with a new job? Everyone [...]

As we celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles, spare a thought for the fact that he's effectively been preparing for his dream job for his entire life – that's [...]

In our digital world, more and more employers are turning to social media to find out about candidates and potential employees after receiving their CVs. According to research, as many [...]

If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you’re looking to commence a career in estate agency, and that you will hopefully have interviews coming up. An interview can be a daunting [...]

Name: Charlotte O'Hanlon. What do you do? I'm a Recruitment Consultant for Property Personnel. How long have you worked at Property Personnel? I joined the team at the beginning of [...]

We recently celebrated our 30th Anniversary here at Property Personnel! Since 1988, we have worked with more than 5,000 clients and placed more than 10,000 candidates in jobs that have [...]

Searching for the right candidate to fit your business can be a difficult task, especially when you're not completely sure what to look for beyond the qualifications that they have. [...]

The property industry looks very different today than it did just a decade or so ago. We live in a digital world; with the internet and smartphones ingrained into our [...]

A career in property is an exciting and rewarding one, and if you're thinking about starting a career in Lettings, there are so many paths that you can choose to [...]

So, you've managed to convince your interviewers and potential new employer that you're the person for the job – well done! Getting through the interview stage is a massive achievement, [...]

The number of UK residents privately renting has doubled over the last ten years, with 20% of households now living in private rented accommodation. In 2017 alone, the build-to-rent market [...]

There's a lot to be said for personal development. As humans, we thrive on change, and our professional lives are much the same. When we get stuck in a role [...]

The great thing about working in lettings is that there are so many avenues to explore. It's likely that you're only aware of the roles and responsibilities of a lettings [...]

If you were a leaseholder, you’d want to know that your building was in safe hands and being managed efficiently. Although some landlords may choose to manage the building themselves, [...]

A recent survey across Property Personnel’s social channels revealed that 46% of those who took part chose salary and benefits as the most important factor when applying for a new [...]

When you think of working in the lettings industry, it’s likely that the first role that comes to mind is a lettings negotiator. However, these negotiators wouldn’t be able to [...]

If you're looking for a career that will provide progression and development in an exciting and ever-evolving field, Residential Lettings is an industry to consider. Why the Residential Lettings industry? [...]

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was working, not even the mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes [...]

He's making a list, he's checking it twice…no not Santa, but your future employer. If you want to make sure you're not on the 'naughty' list, then you'd better read [...]

At Property Personnel, we believe our team is one of the best in the industry, setting high standards of honesty and integrity since day one. Heading our team as founder [...]

Here at Property Personnel we're firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. We sat down with Maddie, our Office Manager, to ask her [...]

By Jake Robinson Monday 6.30am I’ve woken up earlier than usual today- it’s my first day of work experience for Property Personnel. When my school told me about our Work [...]

Often seen as the 'face' of the property industry, it's safe to say that most people are familiar with the day-to-day duties of an estate agent. But what about the [...]

At Property Personnel we're firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. Meet Georgina, a Specialist Recruiter (and self-confessed 'grammar freak'!). We sat down [...]

Most estate agencies we speak with tell us it feels like staff recruitment and retention take up a disproportionate amount of their time. In today's ever-changing world, it's become much [...]

We all know that first impressions count, and that is certainly the case when it comes to a job interview. Research from monster.co.uk, who interviewed almost 4,000 interviewers and potential [...]

At Property Personnel we're firm believers that the secret to our success is down to our fantastic team. We're kicking off our 'Meet the Team' series with Allison Dalrymple, who [...]

We are delighted to announce we have a new member of our team. Maddie Grange has joined us as Office Manager and will be helping get Anthony organised in our [...]

We are really pleased to announce that long-term Property Personnel team member Georgina Eastwood has been promoted to the role of Associate. Georgina's been with us since 2011 and we [...]

One thing that we are really proud of at Property Personnel is the number of success stories we have had. Over the course of almost thirty years we have placed [...]

Do you feel as if you have to force yourself out of bed every weekday? Do you get the Sunday night blues just thinking about going to work on Monday? [...]

Estate agency is a busy business, with agents working long hours throughout the day, in and out of the office on appointments, and the phone frequently ringing off the hook. [...]

Branch administrators play an important role and it's one we are seeing an increasing demand for. We spoke to Gemma to find out more about what the role involves and [...]

When applying for a role, there are certain factors which can boost your chances of success tenfold: a well-written CV, competent interview performance or a fabulous set of exam results, [...]

CV. Two letters that send fear, loathing and anxiety into the hearts of people around the world; on which future job prospects and general happiness could depend. The CV divides [...]

Interviews. A necessary evil that nobody looks forward to. It doesn't seem to matter how much preparation you do in advance, there's little that can be done to stop those [...]

We've spoken before about how to write a fantastic CV – that's great, but how do you make sure that your CV is even seen? You could have two-pages of [...]

Getting a new job can sometimes feel like a game of Snakes and Ladders – one minute you're climbing the rungs to the next stage in the process; the next, [...]

Few people like interviews. No matter how well we prepare or how much useful guidance we receive, they still rank highly among the most stressful of human experiences. Some you [...]

Arguably the most popular role in the property industry is the sales or lettings negotiator. Theirs is the job which is different every day, where they could be showing a [...]

One of the more hidden roles within the property industry is that of the property manager. Everyone wants to be a negotiator, showing luxury apartments and driving fancy cars, but [...]

There are many different roles within the property sector aside from estate agency, one of which is property management. It might not be an area you’ve considered before, so let [...]

Job hunting is one of those tasks that many of us approach with both trepidation and despondency. It’s hard work, it requires commitment and there’s a chance that it could [...]

Proactive, driven and ambitious? You could be perfect for estate agency. You love those property shows on television; you think you’d be great at selling homes to the Great British [...]

There is a huge debate taking place currently in the employment market: are qualifications actually necessary when applying for a job? Go back ten, maybe even five years and the [...]

We’ve talked at length about what it takes to become an estate agent. Why? It’s one of the most popular career choices at the moment – and with good reason. [...]

Here at Property Personnel, we’re celebrating our 27th anniversary. The party poppers are out, as are the balloons and cake. We’re taking some time to reflect on everything we’ve achieved [...]

Estate Agents receive a lot of stick and much of it unfairly (no, really). After all, they’re the people who risk life and limb to tread into the unknown; enduring [...]

Although it may not be the most important part of your job search, one of the biggest considerations is ‘how much will I be paid?’ It’s a question we get [...]

At school, college and university, the focus is on gaining qualifications that can open doors and help you step into the career of your dreams. However, if this were true, [...]

With a shortage of talented candidates on the jobs market and a reluctance from employers to go through the looooong process of recruiting, it is commonplace for businesses to present [...]

Congratulations! You got the job, that’s amazing. All that interview preparation worked a treat and they loved you. Yet, as the celebratory fog starts to clear, the nerves return - [...]

Homes Under the Hammer, Location, Location, Location, even Grand Designs - TV shows like these have pushed the estate agent to the forefront of British consciousness like never before. Members [...]

A career in estate agency is one of the most sought after, and with good reason. It offers progression, great benefits and job satisfaction. No two days will be alike [...]

We are delighted to announce that with immediate effect Allison Dalrymple has been promoted to Director of the Lettings & Management Division of Property Personnel. Anthony Hesse, managing director, added [...]

No one likes interviews. Together with moving house and having a baby, interviews rank highly on that list of things that cause us the most anxiety. Yet when you think [...]

The job hunting process is arguably one of the hardest that you'll ever have to go through - okay, so it's not having a baby or moving house, but you [...]

According to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the number of estate agents in the UK rose by 77,000 between 2012 and 2013 - an incredible number. [...]

Jobseekers will often spend hours honing their CV, making sure it details all the relevant information, is laid out attractively and contains no spelling or grammar errors. After all this [...]

It's Monday morning, three minutes to nine and the phone begins to ring. Everyone in the office knows what's coming; a colleague is calling to (cough) say that they're really [...]

Finding a job immediately after finishing uni is no mean feat - as all the countless news stories of graduate unemployment have noted. This is an issue compounded further for [...]

In this guest blog by Hannah Cuthbert, the newest addition to our team, Hannah describes a typical day in the life of a Recruitment Consultant at Property Personnel: At around [...]

As the Christmas season hits full swing, most companies have already booked the venue, or at least are talking about it!  As an employee, surely it is just the logistics [...]

Job-seeking has stepped up several notches in the last few years. No longer is a traditional CV enough when trying to reach recruiters and keeping your head well above the [...]

Of all the tricky questions that can trip you up in an interview, the deceptively simple 'So tell me about yourself...' is a request that is rarely fretted about, but [...]

Ever marched into an unknown office with pure intent? Your mind focused on one thing and one thing only - landing yourself a new job. You've polished your CV to [...]

It's a mantra that every trainee estate agent will be told: you must become an expert on your area. Possessing a comprehensive knowledge of a neighbourhood will instil confidence in [...]

Research from the Pet Food Manufacturer's Association shows that in 2012, 48 per cent of UK households had at least one pet. This is the equivalent of 13 million households, [...]

No two house-hunters are ever the same. Some want an open plan living area, others require something more compartmentalised. Some are looking for small flats right in the centre of [...]

Property Personnel started trading 25 years ago this month, so I thought I’d turn the clock back all those years and tell you a little about how things were then, [...]

Take a look at the updated version of this guide. Find out our latest CV advice by reading the new version of this guide - Writing your CV. If you're [...]