Business Writing in Property

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Overview

Strong business writing is essential for property professionals who need to communicate clearly and persuasively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. This course provides a practical framework for producing clear, concise, and effective business documents tailored to the property sector. Participants will learn how to overcome common writing challenges, plan with purpose, and present information in a way that engages and informs.

Format

This half-day course is delivered face-to-face or virtually. Attendees can ask questions, build their network and problem-solve with industry peers.

What you'll learn

  • The fundamentals of business writing and why it matters in the property industry
  • How to plan documents effectively, starting with purpose and audience
  • Techniques for organizing content logically and clearly
  • Best practices for presenting written content using visuals and formatting tools
  • Practical strategies to improve clarity, impact, and professionalism in your communication

What's included in the program

  • Introduction
    • Introduce the importance of business writing to property professionals
    • Discuss the typical challenges faced by readers and writers of business documents
    • Introduce the writing process: plan, organise, and present.
  • Planning your document
    • Discuss the importance of planning a document
    • Demonstrate how to identify the purpose and intended result of a document
    • Discuss typical audiences for property business documents, audience characteristics to consider, and the implications for your writing.
  • Organising your document
    • Introduce the importance of chunking your information into individual ideas and providing headings for each idea, and explain the research behind this
    • Demonstrate how to identify the content required for a document
    • Discuss structuring and sequencing strategies
  • Presenting your document
    • Discuss best practice ideas for writing and presenting your property business document: make it simple, make it clear and make it short
    • Present best practice ideas for the use of visual aids including lists, tables, and charts and graphics

Ideal for

  • Property professionals at any level who want to improve their written communication
  • Project managers, asset managers, and leasing agents
  • Valuers, development managers, and consultants
  • Team leaders and managers seeking to boost team communication standards
  • Anyone in the property industry who needs to create professional and compelling documentation

This course will set you up for

  • Writing property reports, proposals, and communications with greater clarity and confidence
  • Producing high-quality business documents that meet professional standards
  • Communicating more effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Enhancing your professional reputation through polished and impactful writing

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What you'll get upon completion

  • Property Council Academy digital badge

Price

Member price: $530   Non-member price: $795

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