Insights

Cobalt was commissioned to relocate nine experienced Personal Assistants from the UK to a major Middle East energy company - managing the full journey from passive-candidate sourcing through assessment, visas and onboarding. Here’s how the project was delivered, and what made it work.

“AI – Its capabilities, use, and potential application” - a bullet point on a recent job description we received. See how AI is influencing the real estate sector and talent.

There’s a scarcity of talent available at the moment in the construction and development space, so how can you attract the best talent in a timely manner that doesn't damage your brand? Find out here.

Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs) are no longer just traditional support roles, they now provide strategic, value-adding support to real estate organisations. See how here.

While planning, projects, and partnerships were standout themes of UKREiiF 2025, people emerged as a fourth, equally crucial pillar, as without the right people, progress in any of the other three areas is limited. See the skills most in-demand from our conversations and the talks at UKREiiF 2025.

From large-scale infrastructure to local regeneration schemes, the energy at UKREiiF 2025 reflected a shift in sentiment. See our roundup of how the common themes from it - planning, projects, partnerships and people, will form the backbone of growth in UK real estate over the coming years.