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reports, data and analysis on the UK residential housebuilding sector, drawn from our clients, candidates and Job Tracker data.
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Capital in concrete – the investor move into hotels, btr & pbsa
Where is capital actually flowing across build to rent, student accommodation and hotels and what does it mean for the people delivering those schemes? Capital in…
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The skills you built in housebuilding are more versatile than you think
For a long time, housebuilding careers ran on one track. You moved up within it, sector…
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Vol 1: 2026 Property & Development Report
Our 2026 Property & Development Report is built from our spring survey of SME housebuilders, volume…
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what does a Burnham premiership mean for housebuilding?
Nominations for Starmers’ replacement open tomorrow (9th July). Andy Burnham looks likely to walk into Downing…
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Interim executives in housebuilding: when it works & when it doesn’t
The interim hire is one of the most powerful and often misused hiring strategies used by…
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the disappearance of SME developers in housebuilding
What’s happening to SMEs & what’s the impact of their decline? In 1988, 39% of new…
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care homes: you can get them built, but what about consent?
by Tom Morris, MD, tdm recruitment I’ll say the thing most people in this sector won’t…
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2026 People & Pay Salary Report
The UK housebuilding and property sector is navigating a more complex landscape in 2026. The optimism…
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The people who built the last housebuilding boom, aren’t coming back
There’s a conversation happening quietly but more frequently on calls and in corridors, away from official…
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what does the state of UK housebuilding actually look like right now?
Nobody really knows and that’s the problem… There’s no shortage of opinions. Planning reform is either…
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what are housebuilding professionals actually earning in 2026?
The salary conversation has changed. For a few years, it was defined by volatility. We would…
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In defence of optimism: what the housebuilding industry is getting right
Pessimism is easy in housebuilding right now. It’s also not particularly useful. Anyone operating in the…
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what will the uk housebuilding sector look like in 2030?
The pace and scale of transformation expected over the next five years will redefine the industry.…
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Is development viability now the biggest boardroom issue in UK housebuilding?
For years, the UK housing debate has centred on supply. But inside the boardrooms of housebuilders…
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leadership change in UK housebuilding: what the latest CEO departures mean for the sector
The UK housebuilding sector is entering what could be a significant leadership transition period. Recently, two…
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executive leadership in uk housebuilding: a shift in mandate
The leadership mandate at the top of UK housebuilding has shifted materially over the past five…
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housebuilding in 2026: why potential matters more than perfection
In our recent 2026 Housebuilding Predictions Report, our senior team shared high-level insights into what may…
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succession planning is critical for UK housebuilding teams
In the fast-paced world of UK housebuilding, change is constant. From planning reforms and skills shortages…
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2026 predictions for the housebuilding industry
The UK housebuilding industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism. While the first half of the…
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don’t hate Y.I.M.B.Y… hate the lack of affordable housing
Coined in 2010 in America, the Yes In My Back Yard or YIMBY movement began as…
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what’s really happening with London housebuilders & residential property development?
London has been at the eye of the property storm for the last decade, with pressures…
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workplace pensions in housebuilding & property
90% of employees say pensions influence whether they stay in a role, and 60% would choose…
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can you get a mortgage with a new job?
26% of aspiring homeowners say they’ve either abandoned or delayed plans to pursue a dream career…
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beginning a career in land: tips from expert recruiter Simon Morris
Before anything else, have a clear reason for choosing to work in the land sector. You’ll…
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can AI solve Britain’s housing crisis?
Planning approvals in England have hit a ten-year low. Just 242,610 homes were granted permission in…
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can london unlock 880,000 homes in 10 years?
London is on track to deliver just 4,800 new homes this year, barely 5.5% of the…
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one year later: where does housebuilding stand?
It’s been one year since the Labour government campaigned to woo voters by pledging to build…
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make mortgages work for you: 5 tips for buying your first home
Buying your first home in todays market isn’t easy, but it’s far from impossible. While only…
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what makes a great quantity surveyor candidate?
Over 42,000 Quantity Surveyor roles were advertised on CV Library alone last year – that’s more…
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trumps tariffs might just help the UK economy
Nearly 18% of the UK’s global trade, worth a staggering £314.6 billion last year, was with…
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khan crosses the green line
London is on track to build just 5.5% of its housing target this year. That’s 4,800…
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housebuilders bet on next-gen
For every 10,000 homes built, requires around 30,000 skilled workers across twelve trades. To meet Labour’s…
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2025 salary guide
Our 2025 salary guide is here and it’s more than just numbers. This year, we’re cutting…
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can the government’s planning reforms unlock 1.5 million homes?
To meet the government’s target of 370,000 new homes per year, planning approvals must rise by…
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labour double downs on sustainability in housing
80% of first-time buyers are actively looking for greener homes. Twenty years ago, buyers cared about…
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international women’s day: Q&A with Faye Angeletta
Women make up nearly half of all recruitment consultants in the UK, yet more often than…
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reforms, regulations & rising demand: town planners wanted
Q&A with chris lucas Planning applications are set to soar by nearly 160% as businesses back…
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what’s next for 2025? annual housebuilding report
red tape & resilience: will 2025 yield a more promising outlook than 2024 for housebuilders? Click…
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how to wow in each step of the recruitment process
More than one in ten workers are either already looking or planning to find a new…
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how to get into recruitment with dan & mike
This month, two of the best in the business are hitting their 6-year work anniversary with…
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the lights are on but 700,000 homes stay empty in britain
In England alone there are close to 700,000 empty homes, a staggering number given the scale…
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help to buy: making homeownership less impossible
The government’s former help to buy scheme has returned more than £900 million so far to…
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how will employment rights affect you?
On October 10th, Labour introduced its employment rights bill to parliament, and it’s been quite the…
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what happened in the 2024 autumn budget?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented this year’s Autumn Budget, unveiling a range of changes to employers’…
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the decline of planning approvals: a growing crisis
Between April and June 2024, planning authorities in England received 84,400 applications, a 9% drop from…
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negotiate your role: insights into leveraging salaries and benefits
68% of employees shy away from talking salary - leaving money, opportunities and benefits up for…
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green belt land: labour’s ‘golden rules’ for growth
green belt land: labour’s ‘golden rules’ for growth As the autumn budget approaches on October 30th,…
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a day in the life on the dubai desk
a day in the life on the dubai desk Have you ever wondered what it’s like…
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what is happening in the UK’s mortgage market?
what is happening in the UK’s mortgage market? In a promising turn of events for the…
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representation matters: how diversity solves the talent shortage
This report highlights the importance of representation in the workplace and how diversity solves the talent…
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dubai vs. london: where will your money go further?
dubai vs. london: where will your money go further? With its promise of an exciting lifestyle…
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discovering dubai: life in the city of innovation
discovering dubai: life in the city of innovation More than 240,000 Brits have swapped grey skies…
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a day in the life of a finance executive
a day in the life of a finance executive Have you ever wondered what it’s like…
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2024 salary guide
This is what you’ve been waiting for – our 2024 salary guide is out now! But…
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desk or flex: the office return debate
desk or flex: the office return debate Should all good things come to an end? As…
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housebuilder mergers: shaping the future of housing
housebuilder mergers: shaping the future of housing The landscape of the UK housebuilding industry continues to…
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2014 – 2024: the pitfalls of homeownership
2014 – 2024: the pitfalls of homeownership The average UK salary falls £20,000 short of what…
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thinking differently report
thinking differently: how inclusion starts with recruitment report The hiring process for all companies is the…
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benefits that build companies
In 2024, equitable benefits are more than just perks on paper. Equity in the workplace involves…
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how to get hired
Every day, 12.7 million employed Brits are actively job hunting, scouring the internet for the best suggestions…
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what’s next for the housebuilding industry 2024 report
We’re back, sticking our head above the parapet again, to bring you our predictions for what…
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Seven Capital
the client SevenCapital is one of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned property groups in…
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the rise of nimbys and the fall of planning
the rise of nimbys and the fall of planning British taxpayers are paying a record amount…
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career crossroads: SMEs or PLCs?
career crossroads: SMEs or PLCs? Most of England’s new housing is built by a small number…
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building a green future: renewables over real estate
building a green future: renewables over real estate In 2022, the number of jobs created in…
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hard hats, hard times: the housebuilding labour shortage
hard hats, hard times: the housebuilding labour shortage The wider housebuilding and construction industry has seen…
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britain’s housing crisis: a recap
britain’s housing crisis: a recap 8.5 million people in England can’t access the housing they need.…
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a day in the life of a recruiter
a day in the life of a recruiter What is a typical day for a recruiter?…
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interviews are like dating, are you a match?
interviews are like dating, are you a match? Wracked with nerves, palms sweaty, reciting everything we…
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what in the land is happening?!
what in the land is happening?! Is land making a heroic comeback? After a year of…
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tdm’s iconic photoshoot: fundraising for three amazing charities
tdm’s iconic photoshoot: fundraising for three amazing charities Tom Morris dressed as Marilyn Monroe, a throwback…
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labour aims to get Britain building again but is it that simple?
labour aims to get Britain building again but is it that simple? Britain is currently in…
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how to look after your well-being this winter
how to look after your well-being this winter Winter – a groan fest for all of…
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what’s next for 2023 report
After the year that was 2022 – most of us are wondering what could possibly happen…
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2023 commercial real estate salary guide
Following the success of our annual salary guides and following the exponential growth of our commercial…
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2023 salary guide
Download for free our updated 2023 salary guide and keep in the know. “Somehow, it’s October…
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5 hiring trends to expect for the second half of 2023
5 hiring trends to expect for the second half of 2023 There’s been a real shift…
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are job boards dying now social media adverts are taking over?
Are job boards dying now social media adverts are taking over? Job boards, only a couple…
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apply even if you only match half the requirements – cry from Hiring Managers
apply even if you only match half the requirements – cry from Hiring Managers Four in…
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our 2023 salary guide is here!
our 2023 salary guide is here! Earlier this month, we released our annual salary guide focused…
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5 ways to keep remote teams connected
5 ways to keep remote teams connected With remote or hybrid working here to stay, businesses…
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pros & cons of a 4 day work week
pros & cons of a 4 day work week There’s been a lot of talk regarding…
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the latest help for first-time buyers
the latest help for first-time buyers It hasn’t been easy for first-time buyers over the last…
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3 reasons why accepting a counter-offer could be a mistake
3 reasons why accepting a counter-offer could be a mistake Counter-offers are when an employee who…
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is now the time to ask for a pay rise?
Is now the time to ask for a pay rise? There’s no best time to ask…
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the ‘push back’ to the office – it’s far from over
the ‘push back’ to the office – it’s far from over The remote/hybrid/office working debate is…
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what to expect with property jobs quarter one this year (2023)
what to expect with property jobs quarter one this year (2023) The last three years have…
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the economy and housebuilding
the economy and housebuilding You don’t need to have watched the news every day to know…
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top 5 values employees are looking for in 2023
top 5 values employees are looking for in 2023 As we welcome the new year, now…
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a record year for tdm and property professionals
A record year for tdm and property professionals Still recovering from the fallout of Brexit and…
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has the housing market returned to pre-pandemic levels?
While the sky has at times felt like it was falling, property experts are reporting that…
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rolex watches – not on our watch as employees look for different benefits
The clock may be ticking for the outdated tactic of rewarding an employee with a Rolex…
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help-to-buy extension lifeline to March 2023 – is that long enough?
Help-to-Buy extension lifeline to March 2023 – is that long enough? On the 2nd December, the…
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our hire purpose charities 2022
Every year, we select a few charitable organisations we wish to support based on feedback from…
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7 ways to attract top talent to your company
Over the past couple of years, there’s been an outcry for talent not only within the…
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beating the January new year, new job mania
Every year without fail, we see a spike in the number of people looking for a…
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the return of Gove and the 300,000 house pledge – what does that mean for our industry?
As Housing Secretary Michael Gove returns to cabinet and re-pledges the Government’s commitment to building 300,000…
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news release: truss government announces a reduction in stamp duty
news release: truss government announces a reduction in stamp duty 23.09.22 Less than three weeks after…
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be frozen out of your job or freeze at home – the ridiculous options jobseekers are facing
What’s the issue?Who knew that in 2022 we would still be discussing the merits of flexible…
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what is quiet quitting?
Recently on LinkedIn there’s been a lot of talk about employees quietly quitting but what does…
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fail to prepare & prepare to likely fail your interview
Benjamin Franklin once said, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” and now close…
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level-up your employee value proposition
When it comes to talent attraction and retention, having an employee value proposition (EVP) should be…
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spotlight on: Blenheim Estate
Most people will have heard of Blenheim Palace, the 300-year-old estate situated in Woodstock that was…
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2022 commercial real estate salary download
If your salary isn’t matching up to your expectations – we’re here to help. With plenty…
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unconscious bias report
These are some of the questions we've been asked by clients and candidates alike since the…
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top 5 most common interview questions & how to answer them
Interviews, whether you like them or not, are a necessary part of the recruitment process and…
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7 ways to make your LinkedIn stand out & get you hired
With over 800 million users and 58 million registered companies using LinkedIn, there has never been…
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how to write a resignation email
Yay, you have a new job/ or next move planned! Ah, now you have to tell…
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appointing a land director for obsidian strategic
the client Obsidian Strategic is a development company that specialises in maximising land value throughout the…
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the great reshuffle isn’t going away soon – recruitment trend 2022
Are you looking for a career in new home sales but haven’t got clue where to…
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how to start a career in new home sales
Are you looking for a career in new home sales but haven’t got clue where to…
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modern methods of construction: expectation v reality
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is never far away from the industry news in 2019. We…
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the senior construction worker talent pool
The construction skills shortage has been a long source of pain for the construction industry with…
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how the recruitment process changes as the culture changes
It’s inevitable that in an innovative, forward-thinking business, change is evermore continual, from business intelligence through…
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modern methods of construction
We recently wrote another blog questioning whether the industry had got it wrong in terms of…
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TDM Property Predictions 2019
Welcome to TDM’s first blog of 2019 We are first going to take a look back…
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Help to Buy to be Scrapped?
TDM wrote about the Help to Buy scheme in a previous blog just over a year…
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How to approach the job market and apply for your next role
So, you’ve gone for it. You’ve considered all the factors, updated your CV and decided that…
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Is the Construction Industry failing new or potential entrants to the sector?
TDM has written several blogs on the issues the construction industry is facing. The biggest threat…
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Solving the Construction Skills Shortage, Continued
In August 2017 TDM wrote a blog post about Solving the Construction Skills Shortage (Link). Since…
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TDM’s Residential Property Industry Predictions for 2018
Welcome to TDM’s first blog of 2018. Naturally as we look towards the year ahead of…
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Stepping into the unknown – when taking a risk pays off
No one likes change. As humans, we seek comfort in the familiar; we like routine, habit…
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The Mythical Time of Christmas, where the Residential Property Job Market Stands Still,or Maybe Not?
The Mythical Time of Christmas, where the Residential Property Job Market Stands Still, or Maybe Not?…
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Help to Buy: Damaging the House Building Industry?
Help to Buy: Damaging the House Building Industry? With the recent scare to the industry over…
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Solving the Construction Skills Shortage
Solving the Construction Skills Shortage Construction forms a major backbone of the UK Economy generating over…
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Accepting a job counter offer/buy back – The Worst Career Decision You Can Make!
Accepting a job counter offer/buy back – The worst career decision you can make! 93% of…
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National House Builders – are they bad for the Residential Property Industry?
National House Builders – are they bad for the residential property industry? As controversial as it…
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Top 10 Reasons to Change Jobs
There is all matter of reasons that can prompt you to change your job, but how…
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Top 10 Interview Questions
For TDM’s next Top 10 blog the team of consultants at TDM have decided to revisit…
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TDM’s Top 10 CV Tips
The Residential Property Job market is a competitive environment, irrespective of particular sector. Our team of…
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Is Brexit increasing the pressure on Quantity Surveyors?
Brexit has hit the property industry harder than most, and although the major developers and house…
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The results of our Brexit Survey are in!
We asked a cross-section of our candidates and clients, from all sectors into which we recruit,…
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Has sense prevailed for the property and construction industry?
Finally, sanity seems to have returned to Westminster with the impending appointment of Theresa May as…
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100% mortgages – is this blast from the past destined for disaster?
Back to the future, it’s 2009 again! Half the desks in your office are now empty…
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Has London’s fondness for tall buildings gone a few skyscrapers too far?
It’s an inescapable fact that London is the UK’s economic powerhouse, generating around 22% of the…
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Making the right choice to get the right people
Why should employers use a recruitment agency? Many people ask why? Surely companies can fill vacancies…
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Closing the construction industry graduate skills gap
Recession’s lost generation At its pre-recession peak in 2008, the UK’s construction workforce was 2.58 million;…