Commercial Real Estate Degree

As an apprentice, your five-year development programme will be made up of at least five placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for a successful career in the property sector.  

We understand that everyone’s career is different, so each apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like: 

Year 1: Property Management – 12 months - Focused on the renewal of excluded and protected leases, you’ll be undertaking the rent reviews, lease assignments, licences to alter, inspections and measurements. You’ll also maintain and observe the Health and Safety regulations and manage the maintenance of the building using a service charge budget. 

Year 2: Commercial Revenue –12 months - You’ll undertake asset strategies and projects, including refurbishments and unit amalgamation, lettings, market liaison, valuations, business planning, budgeting and associated place making aligned to our customer strategy. 

Year 3: Operational Property – 12 months– Depending on your chosen APC competencies, you may gain experience in rating or compulsory purchase orders (CPO). In addition, you’ll liaise with third party surveyors on dilapidations, service charges, inspections and measurements. You’ll get the unique experience of acting as agent for both landlord and tenant. 

Year 4:  Property Development – 12 months - This is a key area of TTL Properties’ growth, where you’ll be involved in delivering new homes for Londoners. You’ll produce development appraisals, including carrying out inspections and measurements for the purpose of valuation. A primary role will also involve working within planning regulations and policies. You’ll receive training on the valuation tool Argus.  

Year 5: Other – 6 months+ - You’ll rotate through strategy and customer and performance teams, providing an insight into the strategic approach we take, working on performance reporting and how we manage our customer base.  This’ll give you some key experience on scorecards, finance and strategy. 

The first placement will we fixed in Property Management, and your following placements will be mutually agreed to ensure you gain experience on the widest possible range of technologies, tools and teams.