UK vacancies per 100 employee jobs: real estate activities
UK vacancies per 100 employee jobs: real estate activities stood at 1.9 ratio in Jun 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 Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies per 100 employee jobs, by industry | |||||||||||
| L Real estate activities | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | |
| M Professional, scientific and technical | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Understanding UK vacancies per 100 employee jobs: real estate activities
Active recruitment positions per hundred established employee jobs within real estate enterprises across the United Kingdom measure relative labour demand across property management, letting agencies, and development firms. By scaling unfilled property-related openings against existing payroll jobs, this ratio isolates property services from construction work or financial lending. Included are estate agencies, property management companies, and commercial leasing operations, while excluding self-employed property developers and building maintenance contractors.
Interpreting this metric requires keeping in mind housing market cycles, mortgage rate shifts, and property transaction volumes that periodically alter agency staffing requirements. Early survey estimates are subject to revision as smaller estate agencies submit late returns, making multi-month moving averages more reliable than single-month figures. Analysts should evaluate the ratio alongside housing market activity data to determine whether vacancies reflect business expansion or staff retention difficulties. Comparing this ratio with industrial sectors highlights the office-based, service-driven nature of real estate employment.
Frequently asked questions
- Are building contractors building houses included here?
- No, construction work falls under a separate industrial classification, whereas this series covers property management and estate agencies.
- What external factors influence real estate vacancy ratios?
- Housing market transaction volumes, mortgage availability, and rental market regulations directly impact agency hiring intentions.
- Does this measure cover commercial property management?
- Yes, management of residential, commercial, and industrial property, along with letting agencies, are fully included.