Residential Research Analyst - Lloyds Living

Overview

As part of the Customer Team, the successful candidate will be a well organised person responsible for assisting the team with market research, scheme appraisals and rent setting. You will have experience as an analyst within a property team, excellent excel skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as an individual.

The Research Analyst will play a crucial role in the investment decision-making process by conducting comprehensive research and analysis to support new deals and ongoing project performance. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a keen eye for data and trends, as well as proficiency in various analytical tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Research for New Deals

• Conduct thorough reviews of the local area, including demographics and affordability.
• Perform competitor analysis to understand market positioning and strengths.
• Review the local lettings market to assess opportunities and challenges.
• Utilise platforms like Rightmove and Realize to gather and analyse relevant data.
• Propose rents.

2. Weekly Review of Leasing Performance

• Monitor leasing performance metrics including time to let, void days, and enquiry levels.
• Analyse the impact of marketing incentives on leasing performance.
• Ensure that units are being marketed promptly and efficiently against SLA
• Provide insights into areas requiring attention or improvement.

3. Monthly Review of Local Markets

• Conduct monthly reviews of local markets where sites are located.
• Analyse average rents, price fluctuations, and competitor activities.
• Monitor stock levels and demand to inform strategic decisions.

4. Review of LLPM Data

• Review data on enquiries, viewings, deals, and offers.
• Identify areas for improvement and ensure performance aligns with Service Level Agreements (SLA)

5. Mobilisation

• Review all GW rents
• Review local market again
• Review suggested local agent performance
• Review CBRE underwrite

6. Renewals

• Propose rent levels for renewals
• Review local market
• Price fluctuations
• Available lettings stock on the market

7. Pathways/Shared Ownership

• Review open market values
• Stock levels
• Competitor analysis
• Demographics affordability

Additional Duties

• Stay informed about market trends and developments in the real estate sector.
• Collaborate with other departments to align research findings with overall business strategies.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Experience Required

• A RICS accredited Real Estate degree (RICS qualification desirable)
• Experience in property valuation
• An understanding of the residential rental market, shared ownership market and trends
• Ability to prioritise multiple requests and competing demands.
• Demonstrable high levels of attention to detail, numeracy, and accuracy.
• An inquisitive nature, independent thinking, adaptability to new challenges, and a willingness to learn.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!