Winners and finalists 2017
The companies listed below are the 2017 winners and runners-up of the premier awards in UK residential agency – if your name is there, CONGRATULATIONS!
The 2017 entry list was, once again, the biggest in the history of the Awards – which continues to grow in stature and importance with each year and is already well-established as the most important awards programme for the UK residential property industry.
The finalists were announced at a sparkling gala dinner hosted by TV presenter, star and comedian Jimmy Carr at the five-star London Hilton on Park Lane. Jimmy made a thrilling event hilarious at every opportunity, as you’d expect.
The Negotiator Awards presentation at The London Hilton on Park Lane was truly the Property Party of the Year!
Rising Star of the Year
Presented by Gareth Broom, Managing Director of GCB Property & Financial Recruitment.
Gold:
Mitul Gadhia, Whitegates
The Judges said:
“A hugely impressive entrant, with real entrepreneurial flair and financially savvy – a man on a mission!”
Silver: Mark Worral of Love2Move
Bronze: Justin Beckwith of Pattinson Auctions
Community Champion of the Year
Presented by Caroline Coskry, Chief Executive of The Oracle Group.
Gold:
Charters
The Judges said: “This award is truly deserved; a well-presented entry showing an impressive range of sponsorships supported by a dedicated annual budget.”
Silver: Thomas Morris
Bronze: Clear Property
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Presented by industry trainer and The Negotiator columnist, Frances Burkinshaw.
Gold:
Underhill
The Judges said: “A comprehensive marketing campaign that reset the dial for this agency, taking it from being almost invisible to high profile amongst dozens of competitors.”
Silver: Marsh & Parsons
Bronze: Beresfords
Website of the Year
Presented by Founder and CEO of Yomdel, Andy Soloman.
Gold:
Winkworth
The Judges said: “A new website designed to give visitors a better experience, to be more responsive and, crucially, generate more leads. It works!”
Silver: Bradleys
Bronze: Bassets
Innovator of the Year
Presented by Operations Director of KeyAGENT John Ord.
Gold:
Howard Cundey
“Challenging the traditional model with slick marketing, plucky design and innovative business models, exploring all avenues to help the customer.”
Silver: Next Chapter
Bronze: Williams Estates
Employer of the Year
Presented by Michael Stoop of Michael Stoop Services.
Gold:
McEwan Fraser Legal
“True investors in people, this employer brings new talent into the industry and nurtures their development.”
Silver: Rendall & Rittner
Bronze: X1 Lettings
View all photos of the winners ceremony
New Agency of the Year
Presented by Auctioneer and Managing Director, Andrew Parker.
Gold:
Propology Boutique Properties
“A great concept, fantastically well delivered, superb branding and presentation and a real local focus.
Silver: Your Next
Bronze: Whitegates
Franchise or Network of the Year
Presented by, Managing Director of Agency Express, Stephen Watson.
Gold:
Belvoir!
The judges said: “Largest doesn’t always mean best, but this business supports its franchisees, developing offices and people, building business so that they all reap the benefits.”
Silver: Ewemove
Bronze: Ulster Property Sales
Residential Auction House of the Year
Presented by Scott Hendry, Director, together Loans, Mortgages & Finance.
Gold:
IAM Sold
“An outstanding entry, hugely impressive and detailed, setting out exactly why the gavel should fall right in front of them.”
Silver: Network Auctions
Bronze: SDL Auctions
Property Management Department of the Year
Presented by John Hards of AskJohnHards.
Gold:
Gibbs Gillespie
The judges said: “A thoroughly professional organisation which strives for perfection, creating steady turnover and profit growth and its recent restructure is reaping dividends.”
Silver: Homes4U
Bronze: Balgores Property Group
Property Management Company of the Year
presented by Managing Director of the Essential Information Group, David Sandeman.
Gold:
Firstport
The judges said: “This company has boldly grasped the nettle, taking great steps to move forward by embracing technology.
Silver: Rendall & Rittner
Bronze: Encore Estate Management
Supplier of the Year: Technology
Presented by the Partner Network Director of Move With Us, Simon King
Gold:
Reapit
The judges said: “With a slick marketing revamp, this company continues to innovate even where they dominate, maintaining investment and development in their products and their staff.”
Silver: Essential Information Group
Bronze: Yomdel
Supplier of the Year: Services and Products
Presented by the CEO of the of the Guild of Property Professionals, Iain McKenzie.
Gold:
IAM Sold
The judges said: “An extremely strong financial performance demonstrates the power of this excellent additional ‘bolt on’ service for traditional agencies.”
Silver: Viewber
Bronze Dataloft
Supplier of the Year: Professional Support
Presented by Group Advertising Director for Property of Trinity Mirror, Paul Spencer.
Gold:
My Home Move
The judges said: “What a machine! This entry clearly demonstrated their investment in the business, their focus on improving people and processes and innovation excellence.”
Silver: Legal for Landlords
Bronze: Cunningtons
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North East & North West Agency of the Year
Presented by Commercial Director of Spark, Ian Crowther.
Gold:
Thomson Hayton Winkley
The judges said: “Against considerable competition, this submission clinched the Gold Award for its high standards, solid performance and clear market share!”
Silver: Duckworths
Bronze: Next2Buy
Yorkshire & The Humber Agency of the Year
Presented by Commercial Director of Spark, Ian Crowther.
Gold:
Applegate Properties
The judges said: “A great entry that presented a great 360° view of its business, showing impressive growth, a great profit margin and investment in its staff.”
Silver: Your Nest
Bronze: Galley Properties
East & West Midlands Agency of the Year
Presented by Commercial Director of Spark, Ian Crowther.
Gold:
Robert Oulsnam
The judges said: “A highly respected regional form offering a broad spectrum of services, traditional values with modern methods and confident use of new technology.”
Silver: Lovelle
Bronze: Gascoines Estate Agents
East of England Agency of the Year
Presented by Commercial Director of Spark, Ian Crowther.
Gold:
Balgores Property Group
The judges said: “This agency is clearly well ahead of the crowd in this region, with strong growth and dedicated to both its clients and its staff. An outstanding entry!”
Silver: Next Chapter
Bronze: IP Twelve
London Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
Portico
The Judges said: “Excellent submission, exceptionally well thought out, covering every each section of their market.”
Silver: Adam Hayes
Bronze: Martyn Gerrard
South East Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
Brock Taylor
The judges said: “A fine entry, covering all services. One word describes this agency: Smart!”
Silver: Gibbs Gillespie
Bronze: Charters
South West Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
Bradleys
The judges said: “25 years in residential lettings and still, clearly, looking forward and taking an innovative approach to business.”
Silver: Abosolute Sales & Lettings
Bronze: Clever Student Lets
Scotland Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
Western Lettings
“Well managed steady growth, created by commitment and attention to detail, treating their tenants – as well as their landlords – as customers. A great entry!”
Silver: Wardhaugh Property Management
Bronze: ESPC Lettings
Wales Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
Williams Estates
“Recognising the value of their team and rewarding them, while bringing in the customers with fresh and appealing marketing and use of technology.”
Silver: Williams & Goodwin
Bronze: Belvoir Swansea
Northern Ireland Agency of the Year
Presented by Darren Ypey, Director, Spark.
Gold:
CPS Property
The judges said: “With an impressive growth in market share and an energy to improve housing availability through funding developers, this is the standout agency in Northern Ireland!”
Silver: John Minnis Estates
Bronze: Ulster Property Sales
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Small Lettings Agency of the Year
Presented by Georgina Pierson, CEO of Good2Rent.
Gold:
Sawyer & Co
The judges said: “A very impressive agency in a hotly contested category. They are ambitious and open to innovation and experimentation – a marketing and business machine!
Silver: Applegate Properties
Bronze: Western Lettings
Medium Lettings Agency of the Year
Presented by Julian Foster, Managing Director, The Deposit Protection Service
Gold:
Robert Oulsnam
“A well established firm, embracing technology and highly focused on offering specialist service elements to its clients.”
Silver: Martyn Gerrard
Bronze: Balgores Lettings
Large lettings Agency of the Year
Presented by Andy Glynne, Commercial Director, HomeLet
Gold:
Bradleys
The judges said: “A heartfelt submission giving a clear overview of their 25 year journey, ticking all the boxes; a fine example of good honest hard graft winning out!”
Silver: Portico
Small Estate Agency of the Year (1-3 branches)
Presented Suzanna Mavity, Head of Sales, Jet Software, by Reapit.
Gold:
Next2Buy
“Impressive growth, excellent innovation, and we loved their use of video messaging – all wrapped up in a very high quality presentation!”
Silver: Propology Boutique Properties
Bronze: Adam Hayes
Medium Estate Agency of the Year (4-11 branches)
Presented by Ian Crowther, Commercial Director, Spark.
Gold:
Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings
The Judges said: “The epitome of a consistent, first class performer, a leader in their market, a model for others to note.”
Silver: Gibbs Gillespie
Bronze: Charters
Large Estate Agency of the Year (12+ branches)
Presented by Nigel Barnett, Managing Director Global4 Communications.
Gold:
Bradleys
“So much could be praised, but simply put, this entry demonstrated everything that is right about independent estate agency today.”
Silver: Portico
Bronze: Marsh & Parsons
The Negotiator Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented by Chris Gauld, CEO, Spark.
John Hards
Former Managing Director, Countrywide Residential Lettings, now of AskJohnHards.
With 45 years in the property business, John has also worked hard to develop and promote ARLA and The Tenancy Deposit Scheme, working with multiple brands, encouraging, developing, building the careers of many others.
John has been described as a ‘’real force for good in the industry” – a “totally genuine property professional” and – “A thoroughly good bloke.”
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