Sandwich Placement Student Review

Scope of work included affordable housing provision, valuation, and consultancy. This involved:
- Report writing to conclude affordable housing provision
- Residential research to assess potential development values
- Appraising development schemes to assess development values and developer's profits
- Valuation of various types of affordable housing using an in-house DCF model
Projects included residential and mixed-use schemes across London and the South East, from bespoke 5 house developments in Chelsea to 150-unit large apartments throughout London.

The majority of my workload was internally-facing, which fed into the wider scope of client-facing work handled by my seniors. As the year progressed the level of independence and responsibility increased and this was valuable in teaching summer intern students later on in the placement.

I have learned the importance of clear communication regarding client-facing work. Furthermore I have learned how to manage workloads across different projects and prioritise work based on the work type. I have developed my use of Excel and ability to write coherent/comprehensive reports

My team provided a collaborative and supportive environment from which I learned a lot. My team were keen for me to learn and encouraged me to ask questions and develop my understanding. Scheduled feedback was common and valuable in the early stages of the placement.

The wider graduate scheme provided a social atmosphere and enabled fun events throughout the year to occur. The team and wider work in the office was enjoyable to be a part of.

Overall I enjoyed my placement year as it gave me a valuable insight into the corporate world and broadened my knowledge of the real estate industry. I had a supportive team that was enjoyable to be a part of. Finally, this placement year gave me better direction ahead of returning to the working world.

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