Why I made the move from agent to developer
Many estate agents aspire to transition into the world of property development, but why is this, and what are the key skills required to succeed? Agent-turned-developer Bruce Burkitt explains…
Bruce founded Property Experts in 2000, a privately funded investment company specialising in all types of residential property acquisitions. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, he has to date personally developed over 700 units with a combined resale value in excess of £210 million and built several multi-million-pound portfolios for himself and retained clients. The fact that Bruce is always actively developing his own sites ensures that he is up to speed with current market conditions and remains in touch with buyer demands. Bruce offers bespoke private and group mentoring sessions tailored to suit the individuals needs, please contact for more details.
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