Nine of the biggest commercial real estate brokerage firms in the UK have joined forces to launch yourplaceinrealestate.co.uk, a platform and skills hub aimed at opening up the property profession to more people.
The nine - Allsop, Carter Jonas, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Knight Frank, LSH, Newmark and Savills - have launched a dedicated website here.
The partners write on the website: "Together, we’re here to break old perceptions, spark new ideas and show young people that there’s space to grow, lead and belong in the industry… no matter your background."
They add that the companies - traditionally rivals in the war for talent - are joining forces to make the property industry "more open, more diverse, and more accessible to young people like you".
They add: "Each firm brings a different perspective and different opportunities, from commercial property and rural land to sustainability, planning, investment, and technology. Together, we represent the scale and variety that exists across the industry. By teaming up, we're showing you that real estate isn’t just one traditional path, it’s a world of possibilities."
The website includes an Upskill Hub containing articles with insights and tips to help subscribers become more confident and learn "what real estate’s really all about".
Visitors are encouraged to sign up to hear directly from each firm and the parties said the platform aims to help subscribers "discover unexpected opportunities, real-life stories, and how to start your journey".