Retail Lease Consultant Review

Gather and analysis comparable evidence. Using this to report back to our clients on what our opinion of the open market value is. Once the client (normally a landlord) is happy, we then negotiate with the tenants agent in order to achieve the best lease terms possible for our client. No day is the same as I have a range of different transactions at different stated of the process, keeping my days interesting and unpredictable.

New skills I have learnt include; client relations, negotiating over the phone, the legal process and making this work in my clients favour. Existing skills I have developed; valuing and devaluing a retail premises (including the various adjustments that have influence), communication skills, excel spreadsheets and attention to detail.

A significant amount of responsibility. I had countless conversations and meeting with our clients. Once I had settled into the role and knew the process, I was able to call tenants agents and negotiate with them without them knowing my status.

Lots of support and guidance. I would always run through cases and arguments with my superior before I picked up the phone to negotiate. Coupled with forensic run throughs of schedules so we knew our clients properties in and out. I received constant assistance if I was unsure of my position.

The company culture and atmosphere was very welcoming. There is a buzz and feel good factor when the office has a significant amount of people in. Unfortunately working throughout the pandemic I have not been able to experience the day to day office life as I would have liked to. But any days where there is more people in, it definitely improves the working day.

I enjoyed it thoroughly. I have worked very hard and will use all the experience I have gained to propel myself forward heading back to university for final year. This year has put me in a great position when looking for a graduate job.

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Work as hard as you can to get a placement/graduate job at Savills. The opportunities and experience that you will gain at the company is unmatched. Hearing from my other associates' placement years, I am confident in saying that I have gained the most experience and had the most responsibility.