ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

Please note: Entries made after 20.01.2025 will incur a late fee charge of £195 per entry, for two weeks only (no extensions).

Entries are only for organisations that have a presence in the UK. 

If you have a question about nominations, please contact logistics@emap.com

Agency of the Year

*NEW*

This award recognises the real estate agency that has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and/or client service over the past year. Has your agency achieved remarkable sales or growth figures? Have you gone above and beyond to provide exceptional service to your clients? Has your agency developed or adopted new technology, embraced sustainability, or blazed trails for others to follow ?

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel your agency deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Outstanding business performance – significant growth in revenue, market share, or transaction volumes

Client satisfaction and service excellence – high-quality customer service, demonstrated by strong client testimonials

Innovation or disruption – action on technology adoption, business process improvement or the rollout of groundbreaking services

Market presence and brand strength – signs of effective brand building, visibility and influence through effective marketing, thought leadership, outreach or industry involvement.

Team development – cohesion and personal or professional development of employees at various levels

Commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) – alignment with social value and sustainability goals

Entrepreneurial approach – successful management of risks and resources, according to the agency’s scale

Business agility – how the agency responded to market conditions or other challenges during 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion – commitment to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture

Leadership and vision – the calibre of the agency’s leadership in setting goals and enabling success


Specialist Agency of the Year

*NEW*

This award recognises the real estate agency that has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and/or client service over the past year. Has your agency achieved remarkable sales or growth figures? Have you gone above and beyond to provide exceptional service to your clients? Has your agency developed or adopted new technology, embraced sustainability, or blazed trails for others to follow ?

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel your agency deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Outstanding business performance – significant growth in revenue, market share, or transaction volumes

Client satisfaction and service excellence – high-quality customer service, demonstrated by strong client testimonials

Innovation or disruption – action on technology adoption, business process improvement or the rollout of groundbreaking services

Market presence and brand strength – signs of effective brand building, visibility and influence through effective marketing, thought leadership, outreach or industry involvement.

Team development – cohesion and personal or professional development of employees at various levels

Commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) – alignment with social value and sustainability goals

Entrepreneurial approach – successful management of risks and resources, according to the agency’s scale

Business agility – how the agency responded to market conditions or other challenges during 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion – commitment to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture

Leadership and vision – the calibre of the agency’s leadership in setting goals and enabling success

Outstanding Residential Design Award

*NEW*

This award recognises outstanding achievement in the design of a residential property or development, at any stage from masterplanning and architecture to final fit-out and furnishing. Has your project set a new benchmark for innovation, sustainability, or functionality in residential design? Have you successfully blended aesthetics with practicality, creating a space that enhances the lifestyle of its occupants? Whether you’ve designed a single home or a large-scale development, we want to hear about your exceptional work.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. Schemes not active within this period – at the planning stage for example – are ineligible. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel your design deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Innovation – showcasing creativity and originality in the design concept or its execution

Functional excellence – design that enhances occupier experience, promotes ease of use, delivers comfort or versatility, or makes the most effective use of limited resources

Aesthetic excellence – outstanding visual or tactile appeal, and a well resolved, balanced or harmonious design that suits the purpose, budget and place of the project

Sustainability and environmental quality – appropriate decisions that cut carbon, reduce waste or extend the useful life of materials and buildings

Adaptability – designs that offer flexibility in the face of changing lifestyles, needs or technologies

Outstanding use of space – design solutions that maximise space efficiency or use space imaginatively to enhance value

Attention to detail – thoughtful design that enhances perceived value

Great use of materials and technology – choices that elevate functionality or appeal

Client or occupant testimonials – feedback from clients or residents

Diversity, equity and inclusion – design that considers inclusivity, accessibility, and the broader community

Health and well-being – design choices that prioritise or enhance occupant welfare


Residential DE&I Initiative of the Year

*NEW*

This award recognises the most impactful or innovative initiative that has promoted diversity, equity and inclusion within an organisation, community, or sector over the past year. Have you implemented a programme that successfully fostered a more inclusive workplace or community? Did your initiative break down barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented groups? We want to hear how your DE&I initiative has made a meaningful difference and set new standards for inclusivity.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024.

To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why your DE&I initiative deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Measurable outcomes and results – evidence of tangible improvements and positive changes resulting from your DE&I initiative, such as increased diversity in leadership, equitable access to opportunities, or improved representation

Clear goals – specific, identifiable efforts to address the needs and challenges of underrepresented communities, which may include racial minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, or other marginalised groups

Breadth of impact – the extent to which the initiative has reached its target audience

Leadership involvement and accountability – demonstrable commitment from leadership to champion the DE&I initiative, set goals, measure progress, and communicate effectively

Strategic thinking – clear demonstration of a long-term approach that aims to embed improvements made

Innovation – creative and forward-thinking approaches to improved DE&I

Employee and stakeholder engagement – involvement of employees, stakeholders, or community members in the development, implementation, and success of the initiative, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented

Residential Conversion of the Year

*NEW*

The Residential Conversion of the Year Award honours the most successful and innovative project to repurpose space over the past year. Entrants will demonstrate an exemplary approach to transforming existing structures for residential use, highlighting vision, determination, and positive community impact. Whether it's converting commercial properties, repurposing historic buildings, or transforming unconventional spaces like railway arches or haulage depots, we want to hear how your project has delivered new homes in old places. To be eligible, at least one unit in the scheme (which could be the first or last unit) must have been brought to market for the first time in 2024

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why your conversion project deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Client, occupier or stakeholder testimonials – feedback from any interested party

Vision – showcasing imagination, innovation or creativity in reimaging the existing building

Market demand and commercial success – evidence of strong market interest and demand for the converted properties, including sales or rental performance, occupancy rates, or buyer/tenant satisfaction

Delivery – evidence of effective project management, timely completion, and adherence to budget, showcasing the ability to navigate challenges during the conversion process

Adaptability and resilience – how the project team overcame setbacks, dealt with constraints, adapted to changing market conditions, or responded to external events to deliver the scheme

Effective use of  space– how well the project has repurposed space either efficiently or imaginatively to enhance quality or value

Respect for context – how well the project has retained or enhanced existing features of the building, reflected or acknowledged prior use, or embraced limitations resulting from the building’s history

Appropriate quality – how well the conversion serves its new occupiers, according to the price point and target market

ESG Impact – how the team has incorporated sustainability and nature, social value or good governance considerations into its work

Diversity, equity and inclusion – how the project has sought to respect inclusivity and accessibility

Community involvement – initiatives taken to involve the community in the redevelopment of the asset, or to reduce any harm, loss or nuisance created by the works


Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing

*NEW*

This award recognises the organisation that has made significant strides in delivering and managing affordable housing projects. Has your business innovatively addressed housing affordability challenges in the past year? Have you implemented creative solutions that have expanded access to affordable homes, particularly for underserved communities? Has your organisation prioritised sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact in your affordable housing strategy? We want to hear how you've contributed to tackling the affordable housing crisis.

Professional Services Team of the Year - Residential

*NEW*

This award recognises the residential professional services team that has demonstrated exceptional expertise, service, and results over the past year. Has your team gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding service to either internal or external clients? Whether through innovative strategies, exemplary client care, or exceptional market knowledge, we want to hear how your team has set a new benchmark for excellence in the residential sector.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why your team deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Tangible results – consistently high performance against the KPIs or benchmarks you use to assess the quality of services delivered

Client satisfaction – demonstrated through testimonials or data

Innovation and imagination – how your team has provided creative, forward-thinking solutions, solved complex problems, or met unique needs

Expertise – demonstrable understanding of the external factors that contribute to success, at the macro or micro level, such as market trends, regulations, or competitor activity

Delivery – significant undertakings or service requirements successfully delivered by your team, with evidence of positive outcomes

Teamwork – how your team has worked effectively across different roles, functions or departments to deliver seamless service or success for clients

Continuous improvement – commitment to professional development, training, or technology adoption that expands skillsets or enhances service delivery

Adaptability and resilience – how your team has overcome setbacks, adapted to changing market conditions, or responded to external events to maintain high standards of service

Quality of leadership – evidence of good leadership that promotes high standards through a positive and supportive culture

ESG impact – how the team has incorporated sustainability, social value or good governance considerations into its work

Diversity, equity and inclusion – commitment to DE&I principles both within the team and in meeting the needs of clients and other stakeholders

Lasting impact – examples of the long-term influence of the team or its work on individual careers, the company, clients or the community

Student Accommodation Operator of the Year

Do you stand out in the UK’s crowded student accommodation sector? We are looking for an operator that against the odds really moved the dial in the past year. How did you rise to the myriad challenges posed by Covid? What did you do to support students, perhaps in terms of their health and wellbeing? Maybe you have introduced technological innovations? What did you do that went above and beyond what others were doing?

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Understanding of student welfare and mental health issues
• Specific challenges faced and overcome
• Long-term commitment to the sector
• Financial sacrifice – for instance writing off rents (if applicable)
• Development, property management and investment activity
• Strong understanding of tenant/client requirements, including testimonials if possible
• Accreditation by ANUK
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the ESG agenda


When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk demarks entry questions that are mandatory.)
Executive Summary*
Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.
Testimonials
 Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

Company logo*
The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.
 Promotional Summary*
Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.
 Supporting Image*

Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.
 Supporting Materials  Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Specialist Financier of the Year (fewer 250 Employees)

This category aims to celebrate an organisation (of fewer than 250 employees) that have moved the dial in the way they have provided debt or equity financing to the residential property market in the past year. Has your firm been particularly innovative in its approach to development finance or forward funding packages, for example? Has it targeted new areas of growth? Has it done something that makes it stand out from the crowd? Then we want to hear from you.

This category is open to organisations and individuals primarily operating in the residential property sector. If you are primarily in the commercial real estate or student accommodation sectors, please enter the equivalent category in the Property Awards or Student Accommodation Awards.


To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024.

To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• A bold and innovative approach to property financing

• Specific achievements/landmark deals

• A robust financial performance and return on investment for clients – perhaps against the odds

• A strong client focus – via testimonials preferably

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Commitment to the ESG agenda

• New strategies or innovations Add Question – Please report how many employees the company has


Residential PropTech Innovation of the Year

*NEW*

This award recognises groundbreaking technology innovation within the residential sector. Entries are welcome from both specialist PropTech suppliers and internal innovations developed by property firms. In either case, the entry should describe new technology-led facilities or functions, or major upgrades, first rolled out within the eligibility period. Eligible innovations may have transformed the way residential properties are bought, sold, managed, or lived in, perhaps by streamlining transactions, improving property management, enhancing tenant experiences, or introducing new ways of engaging with stakeholders. We want to hear how your solution has unlocked new possibilities in the sector.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why your PropTech solution deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Significant innovation – genuinely inventive use of technology or data that offers improved business opportunities, easier management of assets, or better experiences for occupiers or other stakeholders

Key performance indicators – data or testimonials demonstrating the impact of the innovation on its target audience or market

The scale of the challenge – how difficult it was to deliver the innovation and how setbacks or difficulties were overcome during the development process

Process quality – how the innovation came about, any relevant consultation with target user groups or stakeholder involvement, and evidence of a well-managed development and deployment process including troubleshooting

Financial impact – the scale of cost savings or of new revenue opportunities opened up by the innovation

Non-financial impact – has the innovation contributed to non-financial goals such as staff retention, quality of life, transparency, accessibility or inclusivity?

ESG impact – does the innovation contribute to the broader ESG agenda through, for example, reducing carbon, delivering social value, or contributing to improved accountability?

Future potential – is the innovation disruptive or likely to be influential, does it unlock new kinds of opportunities or solve longstanding problems, or is it part of an ongoing roadmap or larger scheme of improvement?


Excellence in Prime Residential

*NEW*

This award celebrates outstanding achievement in the prime or super-prime residential sector, either for rent or purchase. Entries should relate to new-build, retrofit, or refurbishment projects where at least one prime residential unit has been brought to market for the first time in 2024. Entrants must have a significant influence over the end product but could be designers, architects, property managers or developers, or a combination of roles.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you believe your project, team, or individual deserves this award. When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Clearly defined goals – what you aimed to achieve, and how you went about doing it

Measurable success – how you assess your business success and standing among your competitive set, including financial performance and return on investment

Testimonials – from partners, clients or other stakeholders

Differentiation and distinction – your brand values, particular ways in which you deliver exceptional outcomes for clients or customers, or other points of differentiation that set you apart

Quality metrics – information that helps our judges to assess the level of quality you deliver, how consistently you perform, and how you handle faults, shortcomings or change requests as they arise

Design and innovation – how you turn your brand values into tangible results through design choices, service standards, unique features, or other qualities that matter within your target market

Market presence – evidence of your standing or reputation in the prime residential market, either through third-party endorsements or data

Expertise – demonstrable understanding of the needs of the market and the factors that influence success

ESG impact – how you’ve incorporated sustainability, social value or good governance considerations into your work

Diversity, equity and inclusion – your level of commitment to DE&I principles internally and in serving your clients and stakeholders


Residential Legal Team of the Year

*NEW*

This award recognises the in-house legal team or law firm that has demonstrated exceptional expertise, service, and results in residential sector over the past year. Has your team provided outstanding legal support that significantly contributed to the success of residential transactions or developments? Whether through innovative legal strategies, exemplary client service, or effective risk management, we want to hear how your legal team has set a new standard of excellence in the residential sector.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why your legal team deserves this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Tangible results – consistently high performance against the KPIs or benchmarks you use to assess the quality of services delivered

Client satisfaction – demonstrated through testimonials or data

Innovation and imagination – how your team has provided creative, forward-thinking advice, solved complex problems, or met unique needs

Expertise – exceptional knowledge or skill in residential real estate law, which might include contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution or success in litigation

Delivery – significant undertakings, developments or contracts successfully negotiated by your team, with evidence of positive outcomes

Risk management and mitigation – success in identifying and mitigating risks and protecting client interests

Market presence – evidence of your standing or reputation in the residential market, either through third-party endorsements or data

Adaptability and resilience – how your team has overcome setbacks, adapted to changing market conditions, or responded to external events to maintain high standards of service

Quality of leadership – evidence of good leadership that promotes high standards through a positive and supportive culture

Teamwork and collaboration – how your team has worked effectively either internally or with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results or outcomes

Continuous improvement – commitment to professional development, training, or technology adoption that expands skillsets or enhances service delivery

ESG impact – how the team has incorporated sustainability, social value or good governance considerations into its work

Diversity, equity and inclusion – commitment to DE&I principles both within the team and in meeting the needs of clients and other stakeholders

Lasting impact – examples of long-term relationships, or lasting influence on individual careers, legal precedents or best practice, or on clients or the community

Asset Manager of the Year

This award is for the organisation that has best managed the residential assets of its clients. Has your business done something particularly innovative to increase returns in the past year? Have you gone above and beyond to ensure the residential portfolios you look after don’t depreciate in value and any risks are mitigated? Have you spotted a major industry trend that has enabled you to maximise the value of a residential property or portfolio for investment purposes? Have you put ESG at the heart of your asset management strategy? Then we want to hear from you.

To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievement/success – perhaps against the odds
• Entrepreneurialism and calculated risk taking
• A particularly innovative approach to asset management
• Bold investments or well-timed sales
• Portfolio returns are maximised
• Cashflow from portfolio brilliantly managed
• Strong focus on market research and data analysis
• Effective revenue forecasting • Best property managers selected
• Strong client and investor focus – via testimonials preferably
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the ESG agenda

When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)

Executive Summary*
Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.

Testimonials
Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

Company logo*
The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Promotional Summary*
Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.

Supporting Image*
Please provide a vector image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials
Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Specialist Developer of the year

Size isn’t everything, and we’re looking for a developer who proved this over the last year. We want to hear from you if you know a niche or up-and-coming developer that has punched above its weight with a flagship scheme; can show significant growth in its pipeline; or has pioneered systems and approaches that bigger rivals cannot match. Have you moved the dial in terms of the ESG agendas? Have you raised the bar architecturally or developed a scheme that has helped regenerate an area? Then we want to hear from you.

Please note to be eligible for small developer you must have created fewer than 1000 units in the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024.

To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:


• Best-in-class achievements or initiatives
• Strong strategic vision
• Solid financial performance – perhaps against the odds
• Development activity – perhaps against the odds
• Innovation
• Tangible and measurable results
• New strategies, business development or staff/training initiatives
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the ESG agenda


When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk demarks entry questions that are mandatory.)


Number of units created during 2024

Executive Summary*

Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


Testimonials
 Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

Company logo* The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


Promotional Summary*
Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


 Supporting Image*
Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


 Supporting Materials
 Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

    Development of the Year (Fewer than 350 homes)

    This award is for residential schemes or developments that have been completed or substantially developed in the last year (Fewer than 350 homes). Do you know of a scheme with innovative features that give it the edge over competitors? Can you show how this has translated into exceptional financial performance? If so, then let us know. Perhaps your scheme shows your commitment to a top-quality design or innovative approaches to marketing. Or maybe it shows your commitment to green energy and regeneration.

    To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

    When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

    • Innovation, vision, and boldness
    • Outstanding design features and a high-quality finish
    • A strong financial performance
    • Exceptional sales
    • Challenges faced and overcome
    • Commitment to sustainability, placemaking and regeneration
    • Client focus and strong understanding of tenant requirements
    • Flagship scheme that significantly contributes to the wider area
    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
    • Commitment to the ESG agenda

    When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)

    Executive Summary*
    Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


    Testimonials Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

    Company logo* The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

     Promotional Summary*
    Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


     Supporting Image* Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


     Supporting Materials
     Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

    Social Impact Initiative - Residential/BTR

    Social impact has been one of the breakthrough issues of the past few years. We want to celebrate the best social impact projects and initiatives of the past year.

    We are looking for an organisation or individual that has implemented, completed or committed to a ground-breaking social impact scheme, project or initiative that has had a real and measurable positive social impact on the community.

    This category is open to organisations and individuals primarily operating in the residential property sector. If you are primarily in the commercial real estate or student accommodation sectors, please enter the equivalent category in the Property Awards or Student Accommodation Awards.


    To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024

    To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

    When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:
    • Social impact is the primary rationale
    • The scheme/project/initiative is truly community focused
    • How it is innovative/ground-breaking
    • Scale and ambition
    • Long-term vision
    • Demonstrable and measurable impact on the community
    • Capped or zero commercial returns, or implemented at a loss
    • True community engagement
    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
    • Positive environmental impact

    Large Developer of the Year (More than 1000 units)

    Are you the standout large-scale residential developer or housebuilder of the past year? Have you developed landmark schemes, pulled off ground-breaking deals, embarked on innovative joint ventures or pioneered new ideas that have changed the face of property development in the UK? Have you moved the dial in terms of the ESG or social impact agendas? Have you raised the bar architecturally or developed a scheme that has helped regenerate an area? Then we want to hear from you.

    Please note to be eligible for large developer of the year you must have created more than 1000 units in the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024.


     To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award. When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:


    • Best-in-class achievements or initiatives
    • Strong strategic vision
    • Solid financial performance – perhaps against the odds
    • Development activity – perhaps against the odds
    • Innovation
    • Tangible and measurable results
    • New strategies, business development or staff/training initiatives
    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
    • Commitment to the ESG agenda


    When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk demarks entry questions that are mandatory.)


    Number of units created during 2024*

    Executive Summary*
    Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


    Testimonials
     Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

    Company logo*
    The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


    Promotional Summary* Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


    Supporting Image* Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


     Supporting Materials Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.



    Property Manager of the Year

    This award is for the organisation deemed to be the best residential property manager of the past year. Are you the go-to property management organisation for asset managers? Have you raised the bar when it comes to the day-to-day running of a property or portfolio with regards repairs, maintenance, security and upkeep? Do you take a hands-on approach to customer and tenant relations?

    To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024– 31 December 2024 To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

    When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:


    • Strong focus on health and safety
    • Challenges faced and overcome
    • New instructions
    • Innovative approach to lease renewals/rent collection
    • Strong maintenance and repair record
    • Strong client focus and tenant relations – via testimonials if possible
    • Active physical management through refurbishment or redevelopment, for instance


    When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk demarks entry questions that are mandatory.)


    Executive Summary*
    Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


    Testimonials
     Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

    Company logo* The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


     Promotional Summary* Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


     Supporting Image*
    Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


     Supporting Materials
     Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

    Consultancy Practice of the Year

    This category is about the quality of the consultancy advice practices offer clients. Whether you’re a one-man band or a large group, shortlisted candidates need to display unparalleled market knowledge and a strong track record of delivering first rate consultancy services in sales, lettings and/or development land. Is your organisation the cream of the crop when it comes to offering advice on affordable housing projects and section 106 agreements? Are you instrumental in making projects happen? Do you have a first-rate research department?

    To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

    When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:


    • New ideas or innovations introduced over the last year
    • First-class research
    • Strong client focus
    • Challenges faced and overcome
    • Landmark deals or consultancy commissions secured
    • Unrivalled market knowledge
    • Strong financial performance
    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
    • Commitment to the ESG agenda


    When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)


    Executive Summary*

    Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.

    Testimonials

    Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

    Company logo*

    The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

    Promotional Summary*

    Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.

    Supporting Image*

    Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

    Supporting Materials

    Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

    Financials

    In the below section, please provide as much financial information as possible, but for any questions that are not applicable to your business, please mark as N/A. Please state whether the financials are confidential. You are welcome to include any additional financials you think support your submission.

    Are the financials confidential?*

    Yes/ No

    Area of space transacted 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Calculate these figures based on the total area or the total transactions solely handled by the firm, half these figures for any joint handling.

    Number of transactions 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Calculate these figures based on the total area or number of transactions solely handled by the firm, half these figures when you have jointly instructed.

    Transactional fee income 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Include here income from all deals. Do not include rent review, valuation work or investment income

    Total fee income 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Do not include non-fee earners such as secretaries etc.

    Number of fee earners 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Do not include non-fee earners such as secretaries etc.

    Number of new instructions 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Calculate these figures based on the total area or number of transactions solely handled by the firm, half these figures when you have jointly instructed.

    Profitability % 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

    Growth in revenue year on year 2023 and % increase/decrease compared with 2022*

      BTR Developer of the Year

      This category is open to BTR, SFR and Co living operators

      Are you the standout BTR developer of the past 12 months? In this business-focused category we are looking for the developer who has pioneered new ideas that have changed the face of BTR property development in the UK. Through strong strategic vision and exceptional collaboration both with internal teams and external stakeholders, this developer has pushed boundaries to deliver something exceptional to their customers, with the residents’ best interests always central to their thinking.

      Biggest doesn’t mean best – we’re not looking for the greatest number of units developed, but for a developer that truly deserves to be proud of their company’s achievements in the BTR space during the past 12 months.

      Who should enter?

      Developers working within the BTR market - this could be mixed residential, or specific student or later living accommodation. BTR does not have to be your exclusive focus, but for your entry to be eligible you must submit information and metrics specifically relating to your BTR portfolio. Please note: this is a company category, where judges will be looking for evidence of best company practice.

      To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

      • Innovation, vision and strong leadership

      • Strong financial performance

      • Robust organisational values that support both your workforce and clients

      • The challenges faced, and overcome

      • A commitment to sustainability, placemaking and regeneration across all schemes

      • Clear client focus, with a solid understanding of tenant requirements and how you have exceeded them

      • Quality consistency, from outstanding design features through to high-quality finishes, across all schemes

      • Continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, both in your schemes and within your organisation.

      • Commitment to the ESG agenda

      • What’s next? A want to continue to push further.

      Entry questions

      When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)

      Number of units created from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024*

      Biggest does not mean best, but this helps our judges to contextualise your entry.

      Executive Summary*

      Please provide a 750-word submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.

      Testimonials

      Please provide testimonial evidence from your workforce, clients, partners, and industry figures – a broad variety of examples from both internal and external references will help strengthen your entry.

      Company logo*

      The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used to promote your entry on all awards materials.

      Promotional Summary*

      Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. Should your entry be successful, this may be used in relevant marketing communications about the awards. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.

      Supporting Image*

      Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If your entry is successful, this may be used onscreen during the awards ceremony. Supporting Materials Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason, please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

      Large Financier of the Year (Over 250 Employees)

      This category aims to celebrate large organisations (of more than 250 employees) that have moved the dial in the way they have provided debt or equity financing to the residential property market in the past year. Has your firm been particularly innovative in its approach to development finance or forward funding packages, for example? Has it targeted new areas of growth? Has it done something that makes it stand out from the crowd? Then we want to hear from you.

      This category is open to organisations and individuals primarily operating in the residential property sector. If you are primarily in the commercial real estate or student accommodation sectors, please enter the equivalent category in the Property Awards or Student Accommodation Awards.

      To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.


      When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:
      • A bold and innovative approach to property financing
      • Specific achievements/landmark deals
      • A robust financial performance and return on investment for clients – perhaps against the odds
      • A strong client focus – via testimonials preferably
      • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
      • Commitment to the ESG agenda
      • New strategies or innovations


      When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)

      Executive Summary*
      Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


      Testimonials
       Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

      Company logo*
      The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


       Promotional Summary*
      Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


       Supporting Image*
      Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


       Supporting Materials
       Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

      Deal of the Year

      Have you pulled off a ground-breaking residential property deal against the odds? Has your business struck a property or corporate deal or entered into an important joint venture that moved the dial? Then we want to hear from you.

      Whether it is a merger or acquisition of another organisation, an acquisition or sale of property or an innovative joint venture.

      This category is open to organisations and individuals primarily operating in the residential property sector. If you are primarily in the commercial real estate or student accommodation sectors, please enter the equivalent category in the Property Awards or Student Accommodation Awards.

      To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024


      To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award. When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

      • Why the deal was so ground-breaking, bold or innovative

      • Scale and ambition • Complexity

      • Robust financial returns/rewards

      • Impact on the market

      • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

      • Commitment to the ESG agenda


      When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)


      Name of Deal*
      If your entry is successful, this title will be used to promote your entry, so please ensure you enter the name of the deal as you would like it referred to.


      Executive Summary*
      Please provide a 750 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website.


      Testimonials
       Please provide testimonial evidence from clients, partners, and industry figures, rather than employees of your organisation.

      Company logo* The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


      Promotional Summary* Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.


       Supporting Image* Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.


       Supporting Materials Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

        Development of the Year (more than 350 homes)

        This award is for residential schemes or developments that have been completed or substantially developed in the last year (more than 350 homes). Do you know of a scheme with innovative features that give it the edge over competitors? Can you show how this has translated into exceptional financial performance? If so, then let us know. Perhaps your scheme shows your commitment to a top-quality design or innovative approaches to marketing. Or maybe it shows your commitment to green energy and regeneration.

        Integrated Retirement Operator/provider of the Year

        *UPDATED*

        This category acknowledges the achievements of organisations in the burgeoning integrated retirement community. Modern day later living operators are creating schemes that are of such a high spec that they rival the finish offered by some boutique hotel group operators. As well as creating schemes that are aesthetically pleasing, they are also implementing intelligent design principles to make accommodation that’s more adaptable and flexible to meet the growing needs of people as they age. Do you operate such a scheme or portfolio of schemes? Have you raised the bar in the later living space in the past year? Then we want to hear from you.

        To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024. To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

        When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

        • Innovation, vision and boldness

        • Why you stand out in a crowded sector

        • Strong understanding of client requirements

        • Challenges faced and overcome

        • Intelligent design to meet the needs of the nation’s aging population

        • Strong financial performance

        • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

        • Commitment to the ESG agenda

        BTR Operator of the Year

        This category is open to BTR, SFR and Co living operators

        Are you the standout BTR operator of the past 12 months? In this business-focused category we are looking for the operator who has pioneered new ideas and significantly raised expectations in the BTR sector. Through strong strategic vision and exceptional collaboration both with internal teams and external stakeholders, this operator has pushed boundaries to deliver something exceptional to their customers, with the residents’ best interests always central to their thinking.

        Biggest doesn’t mean best – we’re not looking for the largest operator, or the greatest number of units managed, but instead for an operator that truly deserves to be proud of their company’s achievements in the BTR space during the past 12 months.

        Who should enter?

        Operators working within the BTR market – this could be mixed residential, or specific student or later living accommodation. BTR does not have to be your exclusive focus, but for your entry to be eligible you must submit information and metrics relating specifically to your BTR portfolio. Please note: this is a company category, where judges will be looking for evidence of best company practice.

        To be eligible, entries must relate to the past year: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 To enter, please submit a 750-word summary on why you feel you should win this award.

        • Innovation, vision and strong leadership

        • Strong financial performance

        • Robust organisational values that support both your workforce and customers

        • The challenges faced, and overcome

        • A commitment to sustainability, placemaking and regeneration across all schemes

        • Commitment to the ESG agenda

        • Clear client focus, with a solid understanding of tenant requirements and how you have exceeded them

        • Flexible rental options

        • Outstanding facilities and exciting tech initiatives that enhance tenants’ residencies

        • Exceptional customer service, offering direct engagement with tenants

        • Continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, both in your schemes and within your organisation

        • What’s next? A want to continue to push further.

        Entry questions

         When submitting your entry you will be asked to submit the following information: (*Asterisk marks entry questions that are mandatory.)

        Executive Summary*

        Please provide a 750-word submission focusing on the criteria provided on the website. Testimonials Please provide testimonial evidence from your workforce, clients, partners, and industry figures – a broad variety of examples from both internal and external references will help strengthen your entry.

        Company logo*

        The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used to promote your entry on all awards materials.

        Promotional Summary*

        Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. Should your entry be successful, this may be used in relevant marketing communications about the awards. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.

        Supporting Image*

        Please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry (eg project, building or team image). If your entry is successful, this may be used onscreen during the awards ceremony. Supporting Materials Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason, please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

        Residential Property Personality of the Year

        Judges choice: The winner will be nominated by the judges and chosen by an anonymous ballot.

        No entries will be taken for this category.