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January Recap – What a Month! Wow—what an incredible start to 2025! January has been exciting, fast-paced, and full of amazing conversations with outstanding talent. We've had the pleasure of connecting with some brilliant recruiters and sales professionals, and we’re thrilled to have had multiple offers accepted! And guess what? We’re still hiring! If you’re a recruiter looking for a company that offers cutting-edge tech, uncapped commission, top-tier benefits, and an amazing culture, let’s chat. Or maybe you’re frustrated in your current sales role – working weekends, late nights, and low commission potential? If you’re driven, ambitious, and want to accelerate your career in recruitment, now’s the time to make the move as we are about to launch a 🚀🔥 Fast Track Consultant Program! 🚀🔥 📩 Drop me a message or reach out to William Glover Kelly Woodham Dugald Macdonald for a chat with one of the Hiring Team at Macdonald & Company #Recruitment #Hiring #CareerGrowth #SalesToRecruitment

📢 Available Now: 2025 Benchmarking Reports for Hiring Managers Our latest research reveals a crucial shift in priorities for employees. While competitive salaries remain essential, our research highlights the growing importance of providing comprehensive benefits beyond basic remuneration. Our bespoke salary reports are designed to help hiring managers attract and retain top talent by benchmarking salaries, bonuses and more against like-for-like peers in the industry. 🔗 Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q035mMr80 #realestate #salarysurvey #beconnected

Early insights from our annual survey reveal that cost of living concerns are top of mind, with rising demand for non-monetary benefits and wellness incentives. Are you seeing these trends play out in your organisation? Read the early findings overview here: 🔗https://hubs.la/Q034gThc0 Stay tuned for the full report in March, packed with strategies to align employer and employee expectations. Hiring managers can now request a bespoke report for their organisation. Enquire and we'll share more details here: https://hubs.la/Q034gTj90 #workplacetrends #salarysurvey #realestate #beconnected

🔴 Live at PropSki We took networking to new heights—literally! 🏔️ Our Meet a Mentor event landed in Val Thorens, creating an incredible opportunity to connect experienced property experts with the aspiring PROPSKI PROSPECTS. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success! Here’s to fostering growth, mentorship, and collaboration in the property world—on and off the slopes ⛷️ #Networking #Mentorship #Propski #PropertyIndustry #MeetAMentor #BeConnected PropEvents

This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Alison Crofton, Chief Property Officer at Homes England. Alison shares her invaluable insights on the importance of authenticity in leadership, debunking misconceptions about government agencies, and the significant impact introverts can have in the industry. From her early days at Berkeley Group and other major residential developers to her current leadership role at Homes England, Alison's journey is a testament to the power of decisiveness, mentorship, and embracing challenges. In this episode, Alison reflects on her remarkable achievements, including becoming one of the first female technical directors in the industry. She also shares her experiences in balancing a successful career with personal life, and discusses the rewarding decision to join Homes England and the common misconceptions about working in the public sector. Tune in for the full episode: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epC7MtGS #Leadership #PropertyDevelopment #Authenticity #Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #beconnected

Welcome on board to Sam Gill who joins Alex Parkes and the USA team today. Macdonald & Company Peter Moore Dugald Macdonald

🏠 Planning Reforms: A Boost for UK Housebuilding and Economic Growth? The UK government's swift planning reforms are drawing praise from key players in the housebuilding industry, signaling a step forward for economic growth despite challenges like rising mortgage costs. Major housebuilders, including Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon, have welcomed the changes, which aim to streamline England's planning system—a longstanding obstacle to housing and infrastructure development. Labour’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes by 2029 has seen bold moves, such as increasing local targets, unlocking parts of the greenbelt for development, and prioritising infrastructure projects. Highlights: ✅ Swift Action: Jennie Daley, CEO of Taylor Wimpey, commended the government’s rapid progress, stating, "I have not seen a government act this quickly in many, many years." ✅ A Radical Shift: Angela Rayner’s decisive approvals of high-profile projects and proactive planning agenda earned her the title "goddess of reform" at a recent industry event. ✅ Growth Potential: Persimmon anticipates growth in active housing developments, increasing from 270 sites to 300. Yet, challenges remain. Rising employer costs and mortgage rates are weighing on the sector. Affordable housing funding is also under scrutiny, with Vistry urging "meaningful investment" to accelerate supply and support economic growth. The Road Ahead: While Labour’s reforms are a promising start, the Home Builders Federation highlights the need for further action to meet the ambitious housing targets. With the government’s spending review on the horizon, the industry will be watching closely for funding commitments to affordable housing. #Housing #PlanningReform #EconomicGrowth #UKGovernment #Housebuilding

Ready to hit the slopes 🏔️ We're excited to catch up and connect over some fantastic opportunities this year, as well as hosting our new Meet a Mentor Mountain Meal with the PROPSKI PROSPECTS. Feel free to reach out and arrange a meet-up: Simon Crabb - MD Steve Johnson - Director, Development & Technical Alex Moore - Director, Real Estate Services Calum Moylan - Associate Director Luke Mariosa - Associate Joseph Corcoran - Associate Daniel Gardiner - Consultant See you there. #Propski2025 #beconnected

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