You'll find everything you need to launch an exciting career in property right here, with expert guidance on qualifications, job types, and finding the perfect role that matches your skills. A Property Career is here to help.
Assessment of Professional Competence Qualification
Get the facts on RICS's Assessment of Professional Competence qualification and what it takes to become chartered in property.
Are Your Job Expectations Realistic?
Starting a property career means doing varied work at the bottom, not jetting off to view apartments and chasing money alone.
Are You Right for a Career in Property?
Property careers suit different personalities: analytical types thrive in valuation roles while people-focused workers excel in agency and investment work.
Could Technology Replace My Job in Property?
Some property jobs face automation risks, but surveyors and valuers still need human expertise for hands-on building assessments.
Redundancies in the Property Sector
Property sector job losses have reached thousands during the recession, with redundancies hitting both large and small companies hard.
How Property Salaries Are Decreasing
Property sector bonuses are disappearing as developers face declining profits and surveyors brace for pay cuts.
I Found Work Life Balance in Property: A Case Study
A property surveyor shares how he restructured his career to spend more time with his family without sacrificing his success.
My First Job in Property Investment: A Case Study
Emma's journey from graduate to property investor shows what it takes to break into the field and build real experience.
I Became an Estate Agent: A Case Study
Kevin left university with an English degree and landed his first estate agent role in a small town—here's how he made it work.
I Found a Property Job in the Credit Crunch: A Case Study
How one newly qualified surveyor landed a property job despite the recession and intense competition.
Acting with Integrity
Why acting with integrity matters in property work and how your moral choices affect your career and relationships.
Accepting Commission
Property agents often rely on commission to boost their income, but a slow market means you'll need to hustle harder to earn extra cash.
Record Keeping
Keeping detailed records of clients, transactions and agreements protects your property career and prevents disputes down the line.