Collins Property Recruitment

What Collins Property Recruitment does

Collins Property Recruitment Ltd is a UK-based, specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on the property sector. Founded by Barry Collins and headquartered at 207 Regent Street in London's West End, the firm operates a verticalized model organized around five property subsectors: Build to Rent/Student/Senior Living; Estate Agency, New Homes and Business Development; Finance, Marketing and Business Support; Investment and Development; and Property and Block Management. Its core services are Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search, supplemented by HR Solutions advisory and a newly launched Block Management Division (March 2026) led by REC-certified specialist Zamir Wheeler.

The business runs a relationship-led, consultative go-to-market supported by a candidate-facing website platform with job search, CV upload, job alerts, and an OAuth-enabled client portal/dashboard (LinkedIn and Google sign-in). The firm publishes an editorial "Insights" hub featuring the "Voices in Property" interview series, and operates the annual CPR Cup charity football tournament under its Recruit for Good® sub-brand, which raised £25,000 for Canine Partners in 2026. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the technology footprint consists of standard recruitment agency tooling.

Commercially, Collins Property Recruitment earns transaction fees on successful permanent and executive placements (contingency-based), with pricing not publicly disclosed. Its customer base comprises enterprise and mid-market property businesses — including Hamptons, Grainger PLC, Knight Frank, CC Land, Panther Securities PLC, Harkalm, Dutch & Dutch, Aston Chase, and We Are Kin — alongside individual candidates. The company is privately held, UK-domestic, GDPR-compliant, and shows no evidence of external institutional investment or M&A activity.

Name

Collins Property Recruitment

Legal name

Collins Property Recruitment Ltd

Website

https://collinspropertyrecruitment.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Property recruitment
• Executive search
• Permanent placement
• Block management recruitment
• Property sector staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Recruitment Placement Services: Contingency-based recruitment services placing candidates in property sector roles. Revenue generated through successful placements for permanent and executive positions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collins Property Recruitment is a specialist UK property-sector recruitment consultancy that places candidates into permanent and executive roles across estate agency, build-to-rent, investment and development, block management and property support functions. Services comprise Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search and HR Solutions, supported by a candidate-facing website with job search, CV upload and job alerts, and an Insights platform featuring the "Voices in Property" interview series.

Product overview

Collins Property Recruitment operates as a specialist recruitment agency for the property industry, offering a unified platform of talent solutions centered around permanent placement and executive search services, supplemented by HR advisory and a values-driven CSR initiative. The core offering comprises Permanent Recruitment and Executive Search as primary service lines, augmented by HR Solutions for client HR needs and a dedicated Block Management Division launched in 2026. A Client Portal/Dashboard provides registered candidates with self-service job management capabilities, while the Insights platform (including 'Voices in Property') serves as an editorial and employer-branding content hub. The Recruit for Good® initiative, encompassing the annual CPR Cup football tournament, functions as a sub-brand reflecting the company's social purpose.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recruit for Good: A corporate social responsibility initiative by Collins Property Recruitment that organizes charitable events such as the CPR Cup football tournament to raise funds for causes like Canine Partners.

Products and services

• Permanent Recruitment Full-cycle permanent placement services matching candidates to property-sector roles across all specialisms and seniority levels.
• Executive Search Senior-level and executive search services for high-calibre leadership positions within the property industry, delivered with a discreet, consultative approach.
• HR Solutions Advisory and outsourcing services supporting property-sector clients with HR-related needs within the recruitment and employment lifecycle.
• Block Management Division Dedicated recruitment division specialising in placing block management professionals across the UK, covering roles from Assistant Block Manager through to Regional/Director level positions.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• CC LandmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CC Land was a headline sponsor of The CPR Cup 2026, the company's flagship charity football tournament for the property industry. The sponsorship helped make the 2026 tournament the biggest and best yet, with 20 teams participating and £25,000 raised for Canine Partners.
• Forsters LLPmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Forsters LLP was a headline sponsor of The CPR Cup 2026, supporting the property industry's largest charity football event. The sponsorship contributed to the tournament's record turnout and £25,000 fundraising for Canine Partners.
• Canine PartnerscoreOthers · 1 January 2026Collins Property Recruitment's flagship CSR initiative The CPR Cup has supported Canine Partners (charity training assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities) for multiple years. The 2026 event raised £25,000, bringing significant fundraising and awareness to the charity.
• APSCo (Association of Professional Staffing Companies)minorOthersListed as an association member in website footer - indicates compliance with professional standards in the recruitment industry.
• FlexaminorOthersFeatured in Flexa careers platform for flexible working employers, aligning with company messaging around flexibility for Recruitment Partners.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Joss Search & Selection: Specialist UK recruitment firm with a property and real estate practice focused on support and operational hires. Overlaps with Collins' Finance, Marketing and Business Support segment.

Direct peers

• Carnegie Consulting: Property-sector executive search boutique serving senior leadership roles across UK real estate, investment and development. Comparable through Collins' Executive Search service line and shared premium positioning.
• Armstrong Lloyd: London-based real estate and property recruitment firm specializing in agency, investment and management appointments. Direct specialist competitor serving a similar enterprise client base.
• Deverell Smith: London-based specialist real estate and property recruitment firm covering investment, development, agency and proptech. Closely comparable to Collins given sector focus and shared enterprise clients in UK property.
• Madison Berk: UK property-focused recruitment boutique placing candidates in agency, investment, development and senior living roles. Operates in the same niche verticals as Collins with a similar relationship-driven, consultative GTM.
• Cobalt Recruitment: UK-headquartered specialist recruiter covering real estate, construction, and property sectors across permanent, contract and executive search mandates. Direct competitor to Collins with overlapping verticals including investment, development, and estate agency recruitment.

Broad incumbents

• Reed Property: UK recruitment firm with a dedicated property division covering estate agency, block management and surveying roles. Larger incumbent competing for similar mid-market and enterprise mandates.
• Michael Page Property & Real Estate: Large generalist recruiter with a dedicated UK property and real estate division covering permanent and interim roles. Competes for the same enterprise mandates but operates as part of a multi-sector portfolio rather than a property specialist.
• Hays Property: Global recruiter with a UK Property and Real Estate practice covering residential, commercial and investment roles. Broader incumbent that overlaps with Collins on enterprise mandates but lacks the specialist property-only positioning.

Others

• Savills (Talent Acquisition / in-house): Global property agency that hires internally across investment, asset management and block management. Relevant as an enterprise client archetype and a competitor for senior property talent rather than a recruiting firm itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collins-property-recruitment

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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