Routes to London REPE firms for non-UK resident.

[Re-posted, as my original post was too lengthy]

Hello everyone,

Seeking career advice in CRE here.

I graduated in September 2022 with a Bachelor's in Business Admin and Finance from a top-tier French business school. Interested in CRE, particularly Acquisition. I completed multiple RE internships, accumulating nearly 2 years of experience out of 4.

Started at a London-based PM firm managing Airbnbs in 2020. Then joined a real estate investment startup in France for 8 months as an acquisition analyst. Worked on small deals (average €250k, maximum €2.5 million) for individuals. Followed by an apprenticeship within the same firm. Regret not choosing a larger company, but due to circumstances (Covid/lockdown), I chose to continue working with them.

Last December, I started seeking roles in London (acquisition/AM). Struggled due to sponsorship constraints and lack of significant company experience, I believe. Began looking in France and secured a Valuation role at a major broker firm.

I'm still aiming to move to London (early 2024 would be great), possibly in valuation, as it presents opportunities. I'm also wondering about the timeline for applying to jobs there (since I started in valuation back in May). Additionally, I'm considering the best strategy from here to enter REPE when the market rebounds. Should I attempt to transition through Capital Markets first, then move into REPE?

Thank you for your assistance!