In this episode of devcast, Hannah Taylor sits down with three influential leaders shaping the rental living sector to explore their remarkable journeys to the C-suite and discuss the biggest challenges facing the industry today.

Our guests share candid insights on:

• Non-linear career paths and taking leaps of faith
• The importance of curiosity, asking for help, and learning from mistakes
• Building and inspiring high-performing teams through culture
• Talent attraction and retention in a sector many haven't heard of
• Why career progression must be clearly communicated to avoid losing top talent
• The transferable skills rental living needs from hospitality, PBSA, and facilities management

This conversation also teases key findings from our 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report, revealing that 44% of professionals "fell into" the sector without knowing it existed – highlighting both the challenge and opportunity ahead for the industry.

Featured Guests:

Katherine Russell – Director of Build to Rent, John Lewis Partnership
John Kenny – COO, Realstar
Morwenna Hall – COO, Related Argent

Sign up for the 2026 Rental Living Salary and Trends Report: https://bit.ly/rental-living-salary-guide

Connect with deverellsmith:

🌐 Website: www.deverellsmith.com
💼 LinkedIn: /company/deverell-smith-recruitment
📧 Contact: hello@deverellsmith.com

This is where property meets people.

#RentalLiving #BuildToRent #PropertyRecruitment #CareerDevelopment #RealEstate #devcast #PropertyPodcast #TalentStrategy

In this episode, Georgia Zambakides, Executive Director at deverellsmith, sits down with Tabitha Allingham to discuss the current state of the new homes and later living recruitment market. They explore why some candidates are moving while others stay put, and what both job seekers and hiring managers need to know in today's cautious market.

Connect with deverellsmith
Website: www.deverellsmith.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deverell-smith-recruitment/

#NewHomes #PropertyRecruitment #CareerAdvice #ResidentialDevelopment #TalentStrategy #PropertyCareers

In this episode:

✅ Career progression advice for agents

✅ Exit plans and equity deals for senior leaders

✅ The impact of Renters Reform

✅ Why the best talent matters more than ever

Key Takeaway: Work backwards when considering a career move - understand what you actually want before jumping ship. The COVID boom is over, and it's time to focus on quality operators.

This is where property meets people.

Connect with deverellsmith

Website: www.deverellsmith.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deverell-smith-recruitment/

#PropertyRecruitment #EstateAgency #CareerAdvice #PropertyMarket #RentersReform