Sign up to receive our full Salary Guide & Trends Report 2025 here.

Explore the evolving landscape of salaries in the real estate sector, examining how compensation has shifted over the past year and what the future might hold. 

Our expert panel discusses the premium skills driving higher compensation, strategies for talent acquisition and retention, and the impact of global talent movement on the UK market.

The panel includes:

• Andrew Deverell-Smith - CEO and Founder of deverellsmith & Hintel
• Georgia Zambakides - Executive Director
• Chris Litras - Director, Investment, Development & Construction
• Ryan Doyle - Senior Business Development Manager, Estate Agency 

Key discussion points

Current salary trends

Our discussion begins with an assessment of whether salaries have increased, decreased, or remained stagnant over the past 12 months. We analyse how these changes differ across entry-level, mid-level, and senior positions within the real estate industry. The conversation covers the influence of reduced bonus payouts on total compensation packages and examines candidates' willingness to accept lower salaries when changing positions in the current market.

Premium Skills in Today's Market

The landscape of valuable skills continues to evolve rapidly. Since 2016, 25% of job skills have already transformed, with another 65% projected to change by 2030. Our experts highlight the fastest-growing skills that command premium compensation in today's market: creativity, advanced IT and programming, scientific research and development, advanced communication, and negotiation skills. We explore real-world examples of how professionals with these skills are securing higher salaries and bonuses across the real estate sector.

Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Recent National Insurance increases have created new challenges for hiring and retention. Our panel examines how these changes, along with the Renters Reform Act, are reshaping the real estate business landscape. We compare salary benchmarks across related industries and offer targeted advice for hiring managers looking to scale their businesses while remaining competitive in compensation. The discussion identifies the most significant recruitment challenges facing the sector and explores the bonus structures and long-term incentives being deployed to retain top talent.

The Hybrid Work Revolution

Remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to reshape compensation structures throughout the industry. Our experts discuss regional salary differentials and their evolution in a more location-flexible workforce. The conversation provides valuable strategies for negotiating compensation in this new work paradigm, with insights relevant to both employers and employees.

Industry Attractiveness and Talent Development

With 69% of employers concerned about losing staff over lower pay, our panel addresses strategies for attracting and retaining high-quality talent beyond salary considerations. We explore approaches for making real estate more appealing to entry-level candidates and recent graduates, particularly in light of graduates struggling to find jobs in their studied fields. Our experts identify untapped opportunities for bringing fresh talent into the industry.

Global Talent Movement

The podcast examines international talent movement patterns, particularly the flow from the UK to UAE and Saudi Arabia. We analyze the impact of these migration trends on domestic wage structures and discuss strategies for competing in an increasingly global talent marketplace. Our panel shares insights on how these shifts are influencing compensation decisions across different segments of the real estate sector.

Future Outlook

In our forward-looking segment, we present projections for salary trends over the next 12 months and discuss legislative changes that may impact sales and hiring practices in real estate. Our experts highlight growth opportunities in specific areas of the sector and offer forecasts on which segments of the industry will see the most significant compensation changes in the coming year.

Closing Thoughts

Our experts conclude with their predictions on whether salaries will increase, decrease, or remain stable in the coming year, providing valuable insights for both employers and job seekers in the real estate industry.