Real Estate Balance

🎤 Highlights from RESI 360 Earlier this month, our team members Jo Davis and Michela Hancock represented Real Estate Balance at the RESI 360 conference. They were joined on stage by Violet Tariro Pugh from Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing for a dynamic panel discussion. We also organised an informal speed mentoring session as part of the event, where emerging professionals could connect with experienced mentors in the industry. 📸 Photo by Naomi Gabrielle Photography #RealEstateBalance #RESI360 #Mentorship #Diversityandinclusion #RealEstate

🚨NEW Event: Strategies for facing the real estate industry skills gap👇 The property industry faces a shrinking skilled workforce, creating significant impacts on project timelines and costs. As the demand grows to both replenish and upskill talent to meet advancing sustainability standards, how can the industry effectively rise to this challenge? Real Estate Balance is excited to be working with the Lloyds Banking Group Sustainability and ESG Finance team and Addleshaw Goddard on this event to explore strategies to help tackle the skills gap in the real estate industry. The session will take place at Addleshaw Goddard in London on Monday 2nd December from 5:30pm and the panel will include: Samantha McClary - Editor, EG (Moderator) Cressida Curtis - Group Sustainability Director, Wates Group Jennie Colville - Head of Sustainability, Landsec Lee Shankland-Gort - Head of ESG and Housing Finance, Addleshaw Goddard The evening's discussions will explore: ▪️ The origins of the skills gap and its effects on the industry’s growth and innovation ▪️ The role of addressing the skills gap in achieving a 'Just Transition' ▪️ Strategies for attracting young and diverse talent to close the skills gap and drive industry progress. Find out more & secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/entKXzU9 #RealEstate #Skills #Property

Real Estate Balance is proud to once again support Bisnow's Women Leading Real Estate conference on 28 November in London. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of women in real estate! We’re thrilled that our MD Sue Brown will be attending in person. Plus, we’re offering a registration discount code exclusively for Real Estate Balance members—making it easier than ever to join us for this impactful day. For event details and to register, check out the link below. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an empowering experience! 👉 Tap here: https://lnkd.in/eGvttBtx #WomenInRealEstate #Networking #RealEstate

#TBT to an inspiring EDI Partner Showcase at The Crown Estate! 👇 Last month, our Real Estate Balance NextGen Committee teamed up with The Crown Estate to bring together a powerful group of organisations committed to expanding access to our industry and providing vital support for those already on their path. Kicked off by The Crown Estate CEO Dan Labbad and our Chair Jo Davis, the event connected our members with leaders from impactful organisations like: ▪️ 2-3 Degrees ▪️ BPIC Network ▪️ The Land Collective ▪️ Reading Real Estate Foundation ▪️ SEO London ▪️ Regeneration Brainery ▪️ AccessAble ▪️ Black Women in Real Estate ▪️ Freehold LGBT+ CIC ▪️ Purple Tuesday ▪️ Roots Inspire ▪️ and Drive Forward Foundation. Big well done to our NextGenners, The Crown Estate, and a special mention should go to Siobhan Darlington for coming up with the idea and managing the event! 👏 #DiversityAndInclusion #EDI #Networking #NextGen

The latest two companies to join Real Estate Balance are integrated real estate business Lendlease and leaders in sustainability solutions SLR Consulting. It's brilliant to welcome both organisations into our membership and we can't wait to work with their teams to further EDI in UK real estate and its associated sectors over the coming months and years. Interested to learn more about our membership? Tap here: https://lnkd.in/dqwJ8p2C #RealEstate #Property #EDI

Celebrating Black History Month 2024 with Sodexo and our Real Estate Balance members👇 Earlier this month, we had the privilege of coming together with members at Sodexo to celebrate Black History Month, recognising the significant contributions of Black colleagues to our #RealEstate industry. On the night, panelists shared their career journeys and insights on how we can elevate professionals from Black and other ethnic minority backgrounds. Special thanks to: Natasha Cooke MST (Cantab) - PMO and Transformation for Europe President, Sodexo (Chair) Georgina Anderson - Asset Management Analyst, DWS Hannah Awonuga - Partner, Group Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Knight Frank Jean Renton - Chief Financial Officer, Sodexo Alicia Sterling - Head of Resourcing, Black Professionals In Construction Network Their inspiring discussion highlighted the role we can all play in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion across the sector. 🔗 Read more about the discussion and our ongoing work here: https://lnkd.in/gzCvWCT6 #EDI #Diversity #BlackHistoryMonth

Welcoming Michela Hancock as one of our two newest Real Estate Balance Board members 👏 👇 We were recently very pleased to announce the appointment of our two newest Board members: Michela Hancock - Managing Director, Greystar Europe Andrea Ruckstuhl - Group Executive, International, Lendlease Upon joining, Michela shared her thoughts on the importance of #DiversityandInclusion: “Equity, diversity, and inclusion boost creativity and innovation, support organisations to be more adaptable and resilient, and enhances the health and performance of our industry as a whole.” We couldn’t agree more with this and are excited to see the positive impact Michela and Andrea will bring. Read more about their appointments here: https://lnkd.in/ehAvGvHT #RealEstate #EDI #Property

It's World Menopause Day today... Here's a flashback to our brilliant "Men for Men-opause" event with Kate Usher - Speaker/Trainer/Coach/Consultant Sharing some key takeaways from the event as summarised by our attendee Joanna Coben-Scott CLDP: 👉🏻 Menopause is an “everybody” issue. It impacts individuals, managers, colleagues, partners, family members. 👉🏻Menopause is inevitable, unique and variable. It is not the same for everyone experiencing it. 👉🏻We need to embrace open and honest conversation to really create change. 👉🏻Collate and use Data to look at trends and challenges. 👉🏻 Menopause doesn’t last for ever. Don’t overlook those going through the menopause because when they are through it, they are formidable and a huge asset 🦸 Let's continue to break the stigma and create supportive environments for everyone impacted by menopause. Whether you're experiencing it, managing a team, or supporting a loved one—let's keep the conversation going. What changes do you think we can make to better support those going through menopause? 💬👇 #WorldMenopauseDay #MenopauseAwareness #InclusiveWorkplace

"It was excellent, the mentors were open and honest... They were all totally different...very different views and perspectives and mentors from different backgrounds and parts of the industry." - Senior Mentee We are delighted to invite Real Estate Balance members to our next Reverse Speed Mentoring event hosted by Shaftesbury Capital PLC on 26 November. Our speed mentoring programme is an innovative ongoing series of events connecting senior real estate professionals with emerging talent. They offer real estate professionals at an earlier stage in their career the opportunity to meet senior industry leaders for quick-fire conversations around their career aspirations and development, helping them discover new skills, and knowledge and gain valuable industry insights. Places are on a first come, first served basis, limited to four mentees and four mentors from each organisation in order that we can ensure mentees are not placed with mentors from their own organisation. Registration will be from 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Formal proceedings will finish around 7.30pm and will be followed by networking drinks. If you would like to attend, please request a place using this link: https://lnkd.in/eYs_FPQx #Mentoring #MentoringMatters #RealEstate

A new week. A new Real Estate Balance event👇 We're looking forward to our Real Estate Balance The Legacy Project: Engendering Change for the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Real Estate event. Taking place this Thursday, the event will be kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons. Over the past year, Granger Reis engaged with more than 170 female executives in real estate to explore their views on gender balance, inclusive cultures, and what is needed to support the next generation of female leaders. Backed by our Policy and Campaigns Committee, this research offers valuable insights into the current state of gender equality in our industry and how we can celebrate diverse people and ideas to drive progress. This exciting event will be your first chance to explore the findings. We’re excited to have an incredible lineup of influential leaders who will share their expertise and inspire the next generation: 🏢 Ciaran Bird (CBRE) 🏙 Kate Craig Waller (Granger Reis) 🏗 Michela Hancock (Greystar Europe) 📊 Jessica Middleton-Pugh (Green Street News: Europe) 🏛 Kate Curneen (Simmons & Simmons) Our panel of leaders will discuss their interpretations of the research and its implications for their organisations, focusing on "The Great Disconnect"—the gap between potential and reality for women in leadership roles—and the changes needed to create more opportunities. Their insights will not only inspire but also provide real-world strategies for breaking barriers and fostering the leadership potential of women in real estate. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eikdXH6S #EDI #RealEstate #Property