UK job vacancies: real estate activities
UK job vacancies: real estate activities stood at 12 thousands in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from May 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job vacancies by industry | |||||||||||
| L Real estate activities | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
| M Professional, scientific and technical | 69 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 |
Understanding UK job vacancies: real estate activities
Unfilled employment positions within real estate enterprises across the United Kingdom measure active recruitment for property management, sales, leasing, and appraisal services. The metric isolates property-related commercial activities, separating them from construction, financial services, and administrative support. A role is counted when a real estate firm actively seeks external candidates for immediate start.
Evaluating this measure demands caution regarding property market seasonality and transaction volumes, which heavily influence agency staffing needs. First estimates from real estate firms frequently undergo revisions due to the prevalence of smaller independent agencies in the sector. Analysts should evaluate twelve-month trends rather than monthly figures to filter out transient property market slowdowns that temporarily depress agency recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities are included in real estate activities?
- Property management, real estate agencies, leasing services, and valuation activities form this sector.
- How does housing market activity affect these vacancies?
- Fluctuations in property transactions can directly influence agency staffing requirements and vacancy counts.
- Are small estate agencies captured effectively?
- The survey samples across agency sizes, though smaller firms can experience higher response volatility and revisions.