One of the most persistent hiring challenges in UK real-estate finance today is the shortage of analytical, polished and institutionally trained originators within the bridging and short-term lending space. Demand for these professionals has grown exponentially over the last three years, driven by strong volumes in refurbishment, development exit, light development and specialist bridging products.… Continue reading The Shortage of High-Calibre Originators in Short-Term Lending (2025) Caravel – Market Commentary
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Competency-Based Interview Guide for Real Estate (Transactional) Roles
Introduction Competency-based interviews (CBIs) are now the preferred assessment method across investment banks, real estate private equity, credit funds, advisory platforms, and institutional owners/operators. In transactional real estate roles — where execution risk, judgment, and pace are critical — hiring managers need to evaluate not only technical strength, but also the behavioural patterns that predict… Continue reading Competency-Based Interview Guide for Real Estate (Transactional) Roles