Award recognition for housing specialist
A Paisley housing specialist and auctioneer has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
John Loudon of Auction House Scotland has been selected as a finalist in the special recognition award at the 13th Scottish Empty Homes Awards.
The awards are the centrepiece of the annual Scottish Empty Homes Conference in Glasgow today.
The conference has the theme of ‘Learning from the Past – Visions for the Future’and will consider the successes in empty homes work to date and look to the future of its role in addressing Scotland’s housing issues.
An experienced empty homes professional, John has helped many owners though the process of selling their empty home to get it back into use and over the last eight years has helped return more than 65 empty properties back into use through sale by auction.
Among his clients and throughout the industry, John has a well-deserved reputation for helping his clients overcome issues on their journeys to resolve their difficulties.
He is also passionate about helping young people and known for his patience and determination in the course of his job.
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has enjoyed working with John for many years, thanks him for his contribution to empty homes work in Scotland and wishes him, and all finalists, the best of luck for the awards.
Lisa Borthwick, Scottish Empty Homes Partnership national manager, said:“John is a talented, committed and an inspirational housing professional who has made a significant contribution to empty homes work in Scotland.
“I look forward to welcoming all of our great finalists to Glasgow for our awards and conference and to celebrating their achievements.”