Diversity | Property Week

Opening the door to undiscovered talent

Anandita Malhotra — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:36:27 +0000

Social mobility charity SEO London’s real estate programme has reached its five-year anniversary. Anandita Malhotra finds out what impact it has had.

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CBRE becomes first property firm in The Times gender equality top 50

Lawrie Holmes — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:30:13 +0000

Property giant is named in newspaper’s list based on findings of BITC, the King’s responsible business network.

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Freehold (Associate Partner)

Chris Mann — Thu, 29 May 2025 11:06:56 +0000

Freehold is a leading networking forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender real estate professionals and allies working within the real estate sector.

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Real Estate Balance NextGen’s three-pronged plan for EDI progress

Mel Flaherty — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:36:28 +0000

The strategy aims to create a more inclusive talent pipeline, improve the retention of diverse candidates and upskill the leaders of tomorrow.

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Survey: Help us to measure progress in addressing diversity and inclusion in property

Mel Flaherty — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:44:36 +0000

Property Week has recently launched its third annual Inspiring Diversity in Property (IDiP) sentiment survey.

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It’s good to talk: tackling the difficult diversity conversations

... — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:15:20 +0000

Panel of exceptional women at Puma Property Finance event explored strategies and challenges in the drive for equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Bridge Group study explores true progression for social mobility in property

... — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:48:31 +0000

Report author Nik Miller discusses five key themes for the industry in the drive to broaden its socio-economic diversity.

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Social mobility progress in property ‘worryingly slow’, says report

Lawrie Holmes — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:57:49 +0000

Real estate firms lag progress made by peers in other sectors in understanding and tackling the issue.

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Crafting the menopause-friendly office

Knight Frank — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:08:12 +0000

As Menopause Awareness Month comes to a close, Knight Frank partner Jennifer Townsend reflects on how offices can support workers facing the mental and physical challenges of this time of life.

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Women in Property crowns National Student Awards winner

Mel Flaherty — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:17:45 +0000

Sophie Page, a second-year Cardiff University architectural studies student, scooped the top prize at this year’s awards.

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Supporting change: why it’s vital to prioritise the physical and mental wellbeing of your staff

Editor — Thu, 30 May 2024 08:54:28 +0000

In February 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission published new guidance covering menopause in the workplace. While falling short of changing the law, the guidance reaffirms the protections under existing law for those experiencing menopausal symptoms.

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Wates Developments becomes key partner in IDiP campaign

Mel Flaherty — Tue, 28 May 2024 08:06:33 +0000

The company is the third agenda partner signed up to Property Week’s Inspiring Diversity in Property programme.

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Built environment bodies inclusion group rebrands and charts progress

Mel Flaherty — Fri, 24 May 2024 08:46:35 +0000

RICS set up the group now called BE Inclusive with five other membership organisations in the sector.

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Big Interview with Helen Gordon: a record-breaking year for Grainger

Ciaran Nerval — Tue, 21 May 2024 23:00:39 +0000

The rental housing specialist has experienced a surge in occupancy rates amid the housing crunch. The firm’s chief executive Helen Gordon tells Property Week about its recent strong performance and plans for the future.

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Freehold’s Lucy Smith on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Editor — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:19:00 +0000

Lucy Smith, board member of property networking forum Freehold, says all sectors should ensure they are safe and welcoming to the entire LGBTQ+ community.

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‘A feeling of belonging is key’

Editor — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Hannah Awonuga joined Knight Frank six months ago as group head of EDI after a 17-year career at Barclays. Here, she talks to Property Week about how the industry can change.

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Supporting a healthy balance

Editor — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) shines a spotlight on supporting and improving mental wellbeing. So, what steps can real estate firms take to help employees in this area?

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BAME in Property rebrands as PREACH Inclusion

Mel Flaherty — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Name change reflects growing need to support intersectional inclusion.

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Addressing the built environment’s senior leadership dilemma

Editor — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Real estate and construction industries lag most others when it comes to representation of women at a senior level. It’s an oft-repeated phrase, but you can’t be what you can’t see.

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How to measure social value

Editor — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

While progress has been made in the understanding of social impact, there is still a long journey ahead to help businesses gain the most insight from the data that they collect.

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Smashing the glass ceiling

Editor — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Promoting and retaining women to enable them to reach a senior level is an ongoing challenge for the industry. Ceri Moyers explains how Mentoring Circle is helping to foster inclusion and tackle the gender biases hampering progress.

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Real Estate Balance names Avison Young’s Jo Davis as next chair

Jamie Bennett-Ness — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:37:00 +0000

Davis will take over from Liz Peace as chair of Real Estate Balance in May.

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Gender pay gap: property firms are ‘impatient for change’

Madeleine Knight — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Real estate’s gender pay gap has narrowed 5% since 2017 – but companies are trying to accelerate change through diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Pay gaps: pay attention

Lem Bingley — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Gender pay gap figures provoke no end of disgruntlement when published each year.

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PSP becomes latest signatory of Property Week’s diversity pledge

Mel Flaherty — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:39:00 +0000

The parcel logistics services firm is “actively championing” the principles of the campaign.

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