Research & Publication

Diversifying Real Estate Guidebook: Race

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This guidebook is part of a series of seven themed diversity booklets, commissioned by CPA and WPA NextGen, produced by London Property Alliance, and supported by NextGen champion, Gardiner & Theobald. Additional guides in the series focus on gender, disability, sexuality, social mobility, faith & religion and intersectionality. 

The original edition of this guide was published in April 2021, it was then updated in January 2026. 

London is the most ethnically diverse region in the UK, yet the people who work in its property industry do not reflect the rich diversity of this city.  

This guidebook addresses the key barriers to how property businesses can be more inclusive.. It suggests simple ways for organisations and individuals to implement positive change, featuring best practice examples and signposting to resources. 

This guidebook is produced in partnership with PREACH Inclusion®. 

In her foreword, Priya Aggarwal-Shah, Founder and Director of PREACH Inclusion writes: 

“This guidebook is informed and shaped by hundreds of conversations with senior leaders, middle managers and new entrants to the industry. It explores the importance of supporting diverse talent through the life cycle of their careers, the power of celebrating cultural heritage and amplifying diverse voices.” 

The original guide drew on extensive engagement including two London Property Alliance roundtables with members, local government stakeholders and co-opted experts; two podcasts exploring racial inequality and access to opportunity in real estate; and stakeholder interviews. This updated edition builds on this research with advisory from PREACH Inclusion®. 

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