Are you thinking about exploring a career in the property industry in London, but are not quite sure which role is best suited to you and your skillset? With so many different job titles and careers to choose from in the property industry, it can be a minefield to pick the right route to go down. We have put together a short guide exploring just 5 of the careers that you could go into within the property industry.
Pear Recruitment are a property recruitment agency - helping candidates find their ideal roles within the property industry. We work on roles spanning across all levels, from entry-level to director positions at both small boutiques and large corporations. Whatever career you are hoping to go down in the property industry, we can help to get you there.
If you want to learn more about any of the potential careers you can get into within the property industry, contact our experts for more information or you can view our full list of current property jobs in London on our website.
Lettings Negotiator
A lettings negotiator is a role that deals with the renting of properties. A lettings negotiator is the person that helps landlords find tenants for their rental properties and deals with the entire process until the tenant moves in. Just some of the daily responsibilities that being a lettings negotiator includes responding to new tenant enquiries, setting up viewings and showing tenants around properties, processing referencing and credit checks, and communicating with the property landlord. A career as a lettings agent gives you an excellent entry-level position, and has a lot of career growth potential as you move up the ladder. It is the ideal role for someone who wants a super hands-on, fast-moving and demanding role within property.
Property Valuer
A property valuer is hired to provide an assessment of a property, to estimate its current market value for the owner to sell or agree to a rental agreement. As a property valuer you are making an assessment on the value of the property based on a large number of factors, and then providing your client with a report. Some of the daily responsibilities you may have as a property valuer include visiting clients properties, making up floor plans, taking photographs, and assessing the condition of the property and the location that its in.
Property Accountant
A property accountant is a role within the accounting and financing sector of the property industry, and is ideal for those who have a head for figures. As a property accountant some of your daily responsibilities may include handling daily and month end transactions, collecting cash deposits, maintaining balance sheet schedules, reviewing profit and loss statements, presenting regular reports, tracking cash, and handling taxes. A career as a property accountant is great for someone who embraces property, and also is passionate about numbers and is very analytical. If you are looking for a career within accountancy and you enjoy learning about and working in property, then a property accountant could be the ideal role for you.
Property Manager
A property manager is someone who oversees the running of a property on behalf of its owner, and could be managing either one, a few, or an entire portfolio of properties. Some of the responsibilities on a daily basis include communicating with the property landlord, taking calls from tenants, collecting rent, filling vacant units, addressing complaints, and ensuring regular building upkeep. A career as a property manager is ideal for someone who has the ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and has excellent communication skills. It is a super busy and versatile role where every day will be different.
Sales Progressor
During the sales process of a property, there is a period in between the exchange of contracts and the completion of the sale which is known as the ‘sales progression process’. This is where your role as a sales progressor comes in, you will be in charge of moving the property sale through this process and getting it completed as quickly and efficiently as possible for your client. A sales progressors role may include chasing paperwork, organising completion dates, collating paperwork, speaking with the buyer, seller, solicitors, mortgage brokers and other parties, and negotiating sales.
Explore Property Roles in London with Pear Recruitment
We hope that this short post has helped explore some of the potential career choices in the property industry. If you are still unsure as to which type of role in property will suit you best, we can help. We have helped thousands of candidates over the years find the ideal jobs within the world of property, and we are experts at matching our candidates to the right roles.
Searching for a role on your own can be difficult, time-consuming and stressful which is why working with a specialist property recruitment agency is super useful. Our team will help you put together the perfect CV that clients will be impressed with, match you with roles that are relevant to your search, prepare you for interviews, and get you the salary and benefits package to suit your needs.
Register With Pear Recruitment Today
If you would like to get started with finding the right job in property in London for you, register with us today. You can fill out our online registration form with just a few simple details about yourself, and a member of our expert recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly to start the process. Our team are always happy to help, offer advice, and provide you with any further information that you may need. You can reach us by giving us a call on 01992 463 226, or by sending us an email to hello@pearrecruitment.com.
