THIS YEAR’S CATEGORIES

BEST SHOW HOME

Does the design enhance the property and show off its potential to purchasers? Judges will be looking for scheme that makes the most of the home’s interior space.

BEST LUXURY HOME SPONSORED BY ROSS & LIDDELL

This category rewards spacious and stylish properties at the top end of the market. Design, quality of finish, landscaping, fixtures and fittings and location are all relevant.

BEST FAMILY HOME

(LARGE 200SQM FLOOR AREA AND ABOVE)

Affordability, good value for money and meeting the needs of a family with both young and older children are key criteria in this category.

BEST FAMILY HOME

(SMALL - 199 SQM FLOOR AREA AND UNDER)

Judges will be looking for adaptability, space saving ideas, safety and convenience in a well-located property that has been designed and built with the family in mind.

BEST APARTMENT

The apartment should offer flexible living and convenience and successfully meet the needs of the target market

RENOVATION & CONVERSION

This recognises an enterprising development or sympathetic conversion of a dated or derelict property which retains the best features of the original building while creating a modern home appropriate to 21st century living.

INDIVIDUAL NEW BUILD & SMALL DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORED BY PROPERTY STUDIOS

An individual new build property or small development (maximum of 10 units) in any style and setting will be rewarded in this category.

BEST REGENERATION PROJECT

Open to projects of all sizes and scales, as well as both public and private sector companies and partnerships, entries should show innovative use of brown field sites as well as architectural design and consideration for green issues.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR

This category is open to registered social housing providers, charities, trusts or public bodies in partnership with a local authority and/or a developer for rent and/ or shared ownership. The judges will be looking for evidence of how the development has impacted positively on the lives of local residents and contributed towards the regeneration of the area.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Entries should show innovative use of materials and building techniques as well as architectural design and consideration for green issues. Entries will be judged on how well the property meets the needs of its target market.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR

Site layout, design, range of house types and local amenities are key criteria in this category. Judges will be looking for a development which has been carefully planned to make the most of its location, resulting in a pleasant and desirable place.

FUTURE HOME AWARD

Judges will be looking for entrants that implement new ways of meeting demands for housing while also caring for the environment through the effective use of materials and technology to cut carbon emissions.

INTERIOR DESIGN RESIDENTIAL

This category will look to reward a wellplanned, well-designed and well-executed interior brief for a residential property where the designer has helped their client meet their interior design goals.

RESIDENTIAL SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR

Judges will be looking for evidence of how the team’s efforts have contributed to the delivery of a high quality, stress reducing, cost effective service to buyers and sellers alike. Innovation and commitment to the industry are also important.

ESTATE AGENCY OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY PROPERTY STUDIOS

This award will recognise an Estate Agency that has gone the extra mile for their clients through an innovative approach to customer service methods, business trends and marketing.

INTERIOR DESIGN COMMERCIAL

This category will reward a well-planned, well-designed and well-executed interior brief for a commercial property such as office, hotel or restaurant.

RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS TEAM

Judges will be looking for evidence of how the team has distinguished itself from the competition and how their efforts have contributed to the delivery of a high quality, cost effective service to landlords and tenants alike. Innovation and commitment to the industry are also important.

PROPERTY TEAM OF THE YEAR

This category will reward an outstanding sales, marketing, construction, supply or management team within the property industry, with an emphasis on how their efforts have contributed to the company’s overall success.