Fresh out of completing a Masters in Real Estate Management and Development at university, I suddenly realised that job hunting is hard. Starting the search on my own I quickly found I had more questions than answers and really didn’t know where to look. From which companies are well regarded in Edinburgh to what ones…
Effective teamwork is a cornerstone of successful organisations, influencing everything from productivity to employee satisfaction. Its importance cannot be overstated. When team members collaborate, they bring diverse perspectives and skills to the table. This diversity fosters creative problem-solving and innovation. Different viewpoints challenge conventional thinking and inspire novel solutions that might not emerge in isolation.…
I am often asked what it is I like about working at Rettie and why. In all honesty it is not one thing, it is a combination of a few things for me. It is a well-known and aspirational brand, however, it has kept the family element at its core, even given the growth of…
As we move into Spring, many of the employment law legislative changes that the Government announced last year will come into effect. Others will follow later in the year. Employers are, of course, legally obliged to comply with the new legislation. However, employers that take a more proactive approach by updating policies and ensuring the…
I first reached out to Michelle at Jobs in Letting, nine years ago when I found myself being made redundant from my first property job in Edinburgh having graduated from Uni the year before and deciding to take a year out to travel. For anyone in the property industry, especially if you are new to…
In this series of Client Profiles, Jobs in Letting is delighted to share the property journey of Fiona Kelly. Fiona is Operations Director with LAR Housing Trust. ‘It really is addictive’ One thing I often find in the world of property is that it is something people often “fall into” rather than being what they…
In this sequence of Client Profiles, Jobs in Letting is looking at the property journey of Charles Innes, Investment Director at Glenham Property. From behind a bar to the lettings industry Back in 1995 I had been working in the licensed trade for a couple of years and decided that I would far rather spend…