Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Recruitment Partner
Property Personnel has been a leader in property industry recruitment since 1988, combining over 90 years of collective expertise with a deep understanding of the residential estate agency sector. Our team of seasoned consultants specialises in connecting employers with qualified professionals, from trainee to director level, across the UK. As members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), we adhere to the highest standards of professional practice, ensuring compliance and ethical recruitment processes. Our rigorous candidate vetting and tailored approach have earned us a reputation for efficiency and reliability, serving over 2,000 corporate and independent clients. We prioritise strategic partnerships, offering bespoke solutions that align with the evolving needs of the property market.Our commitment to transparency, client satisfaction, and industry-specific knowledge positions us as a trusted authority in recruitment. With a focus on long-term relationships, we deliver candidates who not only meet technical criteria but also integrate seamlessly into organisational cultures. Our success is evidenced by testimonials from satisfied clients who highlight our professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to identify top-tier talent. By maintaining a client-centric ethos and leveraging our extensive network, we consistently exceed expectations in both candidate quality and service delivery. This dedication to excellence has solidified our position as the preferred recruitment partner for property industry employers nationwide.
Services
Residential Sales Recruitment
Lettings Negotiator Placement
Property Management Hiring
Block Management Recruitment
Asset Portfolio Management
Graduate Trainee Programs
Senior Executive Search
Business Support Staffing
New Homes Recruitment
Lettings Management Roles
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in property recruitment.
- Our team includes consultants with 90+ years of combined industry expertise.
- We are REC-accredited, ensuring compliance with strict professional standards.
- We offer tailored recruitment solutions for property sector employers.
- Our rigorous candidate vetting saves clients 40%+ in hiring time.
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
What people say
Exceptional candidates
Highly professional service
Significant time savings
Deep market understanding
Proactive communication
Services
Residential Sales Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for residential sales roles, from trainee negotiators to senior management. We identify candidates with proven track records in property transactions and client relationship management. Our vetting process ensures alignment with agency culture and performance expectations, delivering professionals who drive revenue growth through effective market positioning and negotiation skills.
Lettings Negotiator Placement
Targeted recruitment for lettings departments, focusing on candidates with expertise in property management, tenant relations, and compliance. Our network includes professionals skilled in maximising rental yields and minimising void periods. We prioritise candidates who demonstrate adaptability to evolving landlord and tenant requirements in competitive rental markets.
Executive Search
Strategic appointments for director-level and executive roles within property firms. Our consultants identify leaders with visionary capabilities in business development, operational efficiency, and team management. We conduct in-depth market analysis to connect organisations with executives who can drive organisational growth and implement innovative property strategies.
Graduate Recruitment
Entry-level talent acquisition for property agencies seeking to develop future industry leaders. Our graduate programs focus on candidates with strong interpersonal skills and commercial awareness. We provide structured onboarding support to ensure seamless integration into sales, lettings, or management trainee positions across the UK.
Portfolio Management Hiring
Specialist recruitment for portfolio management roles requiring expertise in financial modelling and strategic property optimisation. Our candidates excel in balancing operational requirements with investment objectives, delivering solutions that enhance portfolio performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks across diverse property holdings.
People
Anthony
Founder & Director
With over 35 years in property recruitment, Anthony established Property Personnel in 1988. His leadership focuses on maintaining industry standards while adapting to market changes. He specialises in strategic client partnerships and executive placements.
Charlotte
Senior Consultant
Charlotte leads the lettings recruitment division, leveraging 15+ years of sector experience. She excels in matching candidates with agency cultures and has placed over 500 professionals in London's competitive market.
Allison
Recruitment Specialist
Allison manages graduate and trainee programs, with a focus on nurturing emerging talent. Her proactive approach has helped 80% of placed candidates achieve promotion within 18 months of employment.
Georgina
Operations Manager
Georgina oversees candidate vetting processes, ensuring rigorous compliance with REC standards. She has developed the company's proprietary assessment framework used for evaluating 95% of shortlisted candidates.
Michael Ansell
Client Director
As a former estate agency owner, Michael provides strategic oversight for client relationships. His market insights help align recruitment strategies with current property sector trends and business growth objectives.
Questions
What property recruitment specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in residential sales, lettings, property management, block management, asset/portfolio management, and executive-level recruitment across the UK property sector.
How do you vet property industry candidates?
Our process includes competency interviews, reference checks, and role-specific assessments to ensure technical skills and cultural fit for each client's requirements.
Can you help with urgent property recruitment needs?
Yes, our rapid response service delivers qualified candidates within 48 hours for critical vacancies while maintaining our rigorous vetting standards.
Do you work with independent and corporate estate agencies?
We serve both independent agencies and major corporate clients, tailoring our approach to each organisation's unique recruitment needs and culture.
What areas do you cover in the UK?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in London, the Southeast, and major property hubs across England and Wales.
Are you REC accredited?
Yes, we have maintained REC accreditation since 2012, demonstrating compliance with the highest recruitment industry standards.
Reviews (4)
Beth Sharpe
Jan 02, 2022
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Charlotte and Anthony at Property Personnel have been a huge help to our agency in finding us suitable prospective employees. They are completely on board with our interview process and sell the benefits of the process to each applicant. They're very communicative and prepare the applicants well. I would recommend their services to anyone.
Rhys Jones
Dec 13, 2021
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I cant thank Charlotte from Property Personnel enough for helping me secure a career! I came to her with little experience in this industry but from the very first interview through to the final one, Charlotte has helped me with preparation and kept in regular contact to see how I was getting on. I can 100% say that I would not have got as far as I did without her! I cannot recommend Property Personnel enough.
Harry Atkins
Nov 14, 2021
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Allison Dalrymple was my go to person throughout my job search. She was responsive, efficient, reassuring when needed and always there for any queries I had. Allison ended up finding me my ideal job at an amazing firm. Anyone who is looking for a new role in the property sector, I highly recommend Property Personnel and if you can, ask for Allison she's amazing! Thanks again!!
Joanna Miedzybrocka
Oct 21, 2021
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I can't thank Allison Dalrymple at Property Personnel enough for helping me secure my current role. She is very professional dedicated and is very good at determining where a person's skill set is best served. Whenever I had the pleasure of speaking with Allison she was always very understanding and gave me confidence that she would find me the right role. She supported me throughout the whole process and even after I secured a role. I can't recommend her highly enough as a recruiter.
