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Insourcing crucial business functions can be the next step in scaling up projects and supporting company growth. In the beginning, organisations tend to outsource support to third parties; While this approach has its benefits, common drawbacks include: - inconsistencies - lack of personalisation - lack of expertise in your niche #realestate #realestatefinance #realestatemarketing #legalcounsel #HR #realestatedevelopment #realestateinvestors #SME

All-expenses paid trips, financial rewards, hybrid working, sabbaticals, paid charity days, and more. We're #hiring both experienced and trainee #recruitment consultants to join our teams in London, Manchester, the U.S., Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong. Find out what sets us apart and apply now: ▶️https://hubs.la/Q02J_GlH0 #recruitment #recruiter #realestate

Be easily inspired.... This was one of the most memorable moments of my conversation with Will Bax, when he and I sat down to hear his story as part of the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast back in the autumn of 2020. So, I couldn't wait to bring some of my favourite moments from this conversation to a new audience in our ESPRESSO editions. Will was the #CEO of Retirement Villages Group Ltd and answering my question on how does he know when he reaches his comfort zone. Learning = Acceleration in your career. You can catch the short and long-form episode on your favourite #podcast channel. Thank you to the continued support by Macdonald & Company

What was the most important lesson learnt from Steve Morgan, Tony Pidgely and Dan Labbad? I get to ask this question to Rob Heasman, CEO of The Earls Court Development Company in our latest Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast episode. Rob had the good fortune to build his career under some of the best-known leaders of our industry as he rose through the ranks with Redrow, Berkeley Group Plc and Lendlease. He now has the same job and title as they did, leading a company in pursuing successful development, so I had to ask him what he learnt from them. You can listen to the full episode by searching for Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast in any podcast channel. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://lnkd.in/eA8n3eEb Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode Thank you for the continued support by Macdonald & Company

Just added: UK real estate services salary reports, including: Acquisitions & Disposals, Estates Management, Property Management & Legal Counsel. Get your copy here: https://hubs.la/Q02JbXSC0 #realestate #estatesmanagement #propertymanagment #acquisitions #surveyor #facilitiesmanagement #rics #beconnected

Good workplace culture is ranked as the top deciding factor when #realestate professionals consider new opportunities. According to our survey- 50.9% globally ranked 'Workplace-Culture fit' in their top 5 picks of important factors when seeking a new role. This choice was most prevalent among respondents from the U.S. with 67.3% ranking it in their top 5, followed by respondents from the UK (54.2%) and Asia (50.9%). Other factors were ranked: 2. Company reputation / values - 50.9% 3. Bonus / commission potential - 45.2% 4. The leadership team - 44.6% 5. Improved work-life balance - 43.7% (Full data on our online report can be found here: https://hubs.la/Q02HMBpX0 #workplaceculture #realestatejobs #propertyjobs #beconnected

Hiring #realestate in-house legal services has increased by 43% in the last year. This surge can be attributed to a variety of factors currently affecting the industry, including: - higher interest rates and inflation - material shortages - labour shortages - changing building regulations A combination of these circumstances has increased the complexity and risk involved in deals and projects, thereby necessitating specialised legal guidance. Learn more about the role of an in-house #legalcounsel for #developers, investors, consultancies and how they can enhance and protect your deals/activities here: https://hubs.la/Q02GY3St0 #realestatejobs #realestatecareers #propertyjobs #legalservices

How do you handle set backs? It is a common theme in the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast "playbook" where what looks like terminal fails, can be turned around to create opportunities others wouldn't see or risk taking. Jai Patel, Managing Director and Co-Head of Real Estate Debt for Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), shares his career story in our episode "Deal making to build businesses". Jai suffered set backs, and pushed himself into uncomfortable positions which all contributed to his position today. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://lnkd.in/eA8n3eEb Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode Jai shares his journey from a curious student to a key player in the real estate debt sector, providing valuable lessons and strategies for career growth in the industry. His career has traversed Lehman Brothers, Barclays, Amro Partners in debt, equity in UK and European #RealEstate. Jai Patel's journey offers a blueprint for aspiring real estate professionals, highlighting the importance of #adaptability, #ContinuousLearning, and building meaningful #relationships. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate and accelerate their #career in the real estate industry.

The rapid expansion of data centres, coupled with the new UK government's plans to boost this sector, has ignited fierce competition for talent. Luke Mariosa, our Senior Consultant for Data Centre real estate recruitment, recently contributed insight into this area in a recently published Greet Street News article. We delve further into the recruitment side of the topic, including advice on where employers can seek candidates and for those interested in new opportunities in this sector. Read the post: https://hubs.la/Q02F_DXS0 #datacentres #datacentrerecruitment #datacentreskills #realestate #realestatejobs #propertyjobs #beconnected

Positive news coming out of office sector as investment in the Greater London and South East office markets jumped 115% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of £782m, according to research released by Knight Frank 💪. Lettings across the region have also climbed by 55%, with occupiers taking 1.79m sq ft of space across 132 transactions in the first half versus 1.15m sq ft in the same period last year. Applying this to #hiring Macdonald & Company have seen significantly greater confidence across both occupiers and our consultancy/ advisory led clients as appetite to hire increases month on month. #officeinvestment #offices #realestate