What happens to buildings when they are completed? This is where the property sector enters. If you work in property you may find yourself developing new properties, overseeing the day to day maintenance of an office building or arranging the sale and purchase of apartments. In essence, the property sector is responsible for the management of the built environment.
Property firms work with both homes and workplaces, termed the residential and commercial sectors, but individual property firms will often focus on one sector.
Types of Property
Residential Property
You will have a varied work day, working with a range of property types and clients from private individuals to property developers.
Career Paths
Reflecting the diversity of roles property firms take on, there are many career paths available. You could specialise in valuing and appraising property, providing consulting services, managing a set of property’s or managing relationships with large corporate clients. Perhaps the most well-known career in the sector is as a real estate agent, attempting to sell and rent out properties.
As a sector it is possible to find entry level roles without advanced qualifications as personal qualities such as organisation, communication abilities and work ethic will be valued, in real estate sales business knowledge and sales ability are vital. But academic credentials remain valuable and may be essential to advancement, especially in more complex or specialised roles.