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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ECONOMICS

Real Estate Economist

Real estate economists study the property market to work out what property is worth and where it is likely to go up or down in price. They help investors, builders and governments make smart decisions about where to build and where to invest money.

Real Estate Economist

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Economics

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR50%moving to88%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Real Estate EconomistIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior economists in data collection and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in the real estate sector.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Real Estate EconomistAt this stage, you will independently conduct analyses and prepare reports, contributing to strategic decision-making for clients.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Real Estate EconomistIn a senior role, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and influence high-level policy decisions within the real estate sector.£70,000+

The degree route

Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓EconomicsLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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