01/06/2026
One trend we're continuing to see across the real estate and property sector is longer hiring timeframes. Whether it's waiting for internal approvals, coordinating multiple interview stages, or delaying decisions while exploring additional candidates, recruitment processes are often taking longer than they did a few years ago.
The challenge is that strong candidates rarely remain available for long.
Many of the professionals we speak with are actively engaged in multiple conversations at once. While they may be genuinely interested in a particular opportunity, they are also progressing through interview processes elsewhere. By the time feedback is provided or a second interview is scheduled, another employer may have already made a decision.
This doesn't mean employers should rush the hiring process or compromise on finding the right fit. However, it does highlight the importance of having a clear and efficient process in place.
The organisations securing the strongest talent are typically those that:
⚡ Communicate timelines clearly from the outset
⚡ Provide timely feedback after interviews
⚡ Keep momentum throughout the process
⚡ Empower decision-makers to make confident hiring decisions
Candidates often form their first impression of an organisation through the recruitment experience. A well-managed process not only improves the likelihood of securing great talent, but also reflects positively on the business, its leadership, and its culture.
In a competitive market, speed alone isn't the advantage.
Clarity, communication, and decisiveness are.
Has your hiring process changed over the past 12 months? We'd be interested to hear what's working well for your team.
