Those in property jobs are often required to keep on top of the trends, changes and impending legislations within the industry. It can be hard to do this, however it's crucial and could mean the difference between keeping your job and having to move on.

As such, here's the low-down of some of the impending trends/changes the market will face in coming years.

Technology is set to change the industry as we know it, as demand increases for sustainable, green solutions from developers. Energy generation needs to be done more effectively, with less harm to the environment; and the energy generated needs to become more efficient. In many cases, the only way to do this will be to create new technology. This may mean those who have been in property jobs for many years will have to re-think their previous attitudes and embrace the innovation sweeping through the sector.

Furthermore, the sector should grow slowly but surely over the coming decade. Investment continues to rise in both residential and commercial property, meaning the sector will become even more valuable. The knock-on effect of this is that property management will always be required; and as technology advances, the efficiency of management will also improve.

Although there's no key legislation set to change, the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Commitment back in 2010 knocked the industry for six. Properties had to change all of a sudden, to meet the required emissions levels and it sent developers in a tail spin - having to design properties with the potential environmental effects taken into consideration.

The last great change for the sector will be the change in demographics throughout the UK. The population is set to grow quickly and dramatically; expected to increase by 2.23 million over the next two years. Furthermore, people are living for longer so they'll have increased need for living space.