MEET OUR SPONSORS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Sharratts
Sharratts is a boutique firm of senior housing solicitors providing a professional, affordable service specifically for affordable housing providers and their partners. Providing commercial and practical advice in a helpful and approachable manner, we are committed to excellence, are recognised affordable housing specialists and are acknowledged within the sector as experts in the field.
We offer advice in relation to development site acquisitions (including joint ventures), plot sales of all tenures (together with shared ownership resales and staircasing) and have a specialist asset management team which can offer advice on all other types of property transaction.
PRIVATE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Investa
INVESTA provides design-led interior solutions to the property industry; servicing developers, housing associations, local authorities, registered providers and agents with unrivalled service and meticulous attention to detail.
Our team is a collaboration of creative minds and property experts. We have over 40 years of knowledge within the property rental and development markets, which makes us the perfect partner to enhance your investment.
Working on the most prestigious developments across London and further afield, we pride ourselves on offering market-leading service at affordable prices. We are the experts if you want to rent, sell or dress your property.
BEST LARGE DEVELOPMENT
Sponsored by LSL Land & New Homes
LSL Land & New Homes is one of the UK’s leading new homes experts, whose service covers all stages of the development process from site acquisition, feasibility through to the disposal of land. In addition we provide tailor-made sales and marketing solutions on behalf of our growing portfolio of clients. We also specialise in, volume, Shared Ownership and Part Exchange, via our dedicated ‘Hubs’ and are able to offer new homes mortgage solutions via RSC and Mortgages First.
We work closely with local authorities, housing associations and developers, across the UK, to help them deliver their strategic objectives for 2022 & beyond. Let us help you.
BEST SMALL/MEDIUM DEVELOPMENT
Sponsored by Shared Direction Conveyancing
Shared Direction Conveyancing is the only law firm in the UK dedicated solely to acting for purchasers of new build shared ownership properties.
Formerly the new build shared ownership department of Direction Law, which was one of the largest specialist affordable housing solicitors in the country, and acted for more new build shared ownership purchasers than any other firm in the country.
As a stand-alone niche firm, we continue to work closely with over 90 housing associations and specialist agents who refer our services.
If you are buying a new build shared ownership property, Shared Direction Conveyancing are your ideal choice of law firm to share your journey into homeownership, as we have the experience and expertise to guide you through the process as quickly and simply as possible.
BEST FIRST TIME BUYER APARTMENT
Sponsored by Redloft
Red Loft are market leaders in bespoke housing consultancy, specialising in;
- development and regeneration
- land agency and viability
- sales, lettings and marketing
We deliver end-to-end services throughout the development journey, from initial site finding through the development process to PC.
Our sales, lettings and marketing services offer commercial management combined with excellence in customer journey, both for new build sales and lettings and beyond – delivering ongoing services in Resales and staircasing for shared ownership, as well as relets and conversions for London Living Rent homes.
Working extensively throughout London, the South East and the South West, we have an impressive list of clients including Registered Providers, Local Authorities, Housing Charities and private developers from the largest to the smallest.
Delivering brilliant projects takes real experience, vision, and collaboration.
BEST FIRST TIME BUYER FAMILY HOME
Sponsored by Faust PR
Faust PR are a creative, boutique communications agency specialising in the residential property sector. The dynamic, proactive team prides themselves on their hands-on, personable and accountable approach. Clients range from some of the UK’s largest housing associations to build-to-rent providers to local estate agents, meaning they have expertise in building brand awareness on every level, specifically within the property sphere.
Highly experienced in delivering media relations, daily press office functions, PR stunts and events, social media and influencer marketing, as well as case studies, video content and stakeholder liaison, Faust offer a 360° approach to your PR needs. Notable past works have included everything from fireworks displays for 2,000 people, to award-winning art exhibitions, to successful sales launches.
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Sponsored by Share to Buy
Share to Buy is the country’s leading affordable homeownership property portal and an independent, educational resource dedicated to first time buyers.
BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH
Sponsored by Tidywork Studio
BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH
Sponsored by Metro Finance
We just love Shared Ownership!
Partnering with over 130 Housing Associations across the UK, we help around 4000 Shared Ownership buyers each month, supporting the buyer into their new home and ensuring our partner Housing Associations meet their regulatory requirements.
Supporting the sector, we have invested in digital tools that enable customers to assess their affordability for both purchase and “staircasing.” We developed user friendly “portals” for both customers and Housing Associations keeping everyone up to date with their Shared Ownership journey. Constantly striving to improve, we are focussed on providing best in class service. Pioneering tech in the sector; the introduction of facial recognition ID checks and Open Banking software to our portals are two examples where we make easy it to do business with us. Our dedicated team have helped deliver industry leading Trustpilot scores.
It doesn’t stop there. We’ve encouraged new lenders into the sector whilst innovating with existing lenders helping them develop new products, helping more people into home ownership..
Can we do more? Always…and we won’t stop trying because we just love Shared Ownership!
BEST PARTNERSHIP
Sponsored by The Media People
The Media People is a people-orientated hybrid media agency that puts audiences first. We work across all media channels to create decisive campaigns based on a strong understanding of our clients’ brand and customers. We believe in creativity and storytelling based on data and insight. In 2024 (and beyond), our vision is to be more than just a media agency. We go beyond the brief, prioritise our partnerships and do more than what’s expected. We’re more than just people, we’re The Media People.
BEST LAW FIRM FOR CONVEYANCING
Sponsored by Buchanan Dean Design
BEST OFF-PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Sponsored by SiteSales
SiteSales are a London based Sales and Marketing consultancy, working with private developers, housing associations and local authorities to unlock the full potential of their sales programme. Now in its 36th year, SiteSales have a wealth of experience delivering solutions on all aspects of new homes sales from Scheme Optimisation, Market Intelligence, Marketing and Sales.
Get in touch with us today to discover how our solutions can help you, 0208 502 5758 / info@site-sales.co.uk
BEST PROVIDER TO THE FTB MARKET
Sponsored by Core Media
We are a family run business, trading since 2003 from our Essex base. We have gained a reputation for providing a reliable and responsive quality service to our growing portfolio of housing providers.
Our teams operate across the UK, providing a range of services including repairs and maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, furniture moving, signage installation, void inspections, and inventory reports. Our responsive services support your sales and marketing teams with repairs and maintenance to sales suites and show homes. For residential homes, pre and post occupation repairs, sparkle cleans and move–in buddying service.
We make sure you and your customer are at the heart of all we do, providing a professional and transparent service, that delights the customer. We work hard to go the extra mile to be a supplier you can trust.
Core also provide creative design, small and large-scale print, as well as exhibition stand design and builds.
BEST SHOW HOME
Sponsored by Penningtons Manches Cooper
Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm and is recognised as a top-class provider of legal advice to the social housing sector.
We establish dedicated, long-term relationships with clients which result in an innovative and commercially aware service. Our award-winning team is valued for its commitment to high standards of customer care. We recognise that our clients’ market is constantly shifting and faces regular overhauls as the Government tries to deliver much needed new housing. We are used to advising our clients on emerging polices; changes in the planning laws; the launch of new funding initiatives and the reversal of priorities in tenure from homeownership to affordable rent and back again.
LEGACY AWARD
DRINKS SPONSOR
Sponsored by The Oracle Group
The Oracle Group is an award-winning PR and communications agency based in Surrey, working alongside some of the UK’s largest housebuilders, housing associations, property management companies, interior designers and suppliers to the housing industry. Founded in 2011 and led by Caroline Coskry, team Oracle is made up of a strong, accessible senior team and knowledgeable communication experts, with over 25+ years of experience in the property sector. Not just a PR agency, The Oracle Group also provides a broad range of support to clients through large-scale campaigns, influencer content, events, social media management and crisis communications.
Oracle has recently expanded its offering by launching ‘Influenced by Oracle’ – an arm of the agency which directly services and promotes talented content creators who are keen to excel in the property and home sector.
LAUNCH PARTY
DRINKS SPONSOR
Sponsored by Owen Paulo Legal
Owen Paulo Legal Limited are a niche firm that specialise in Resale Shared Ownership and Staircasing transactions and we are extremely proud to be the only firm in the country solely specialising in these types of conveyancing.
We are recommended by nearly 100 Housing Associations, Financial Advisors, Selling Agents & Councils combined, in part because our team have been involved in Shared Ownership for over 2 decades. We pride ourselves on our ability to work with other parties involved in your transaction, ensuring that you complete as quickly as possible.
So, if you are looking to buy, sell or increase the share you currently own, look no further than Owen Paulo Legal. We have the knowledge and experience to take you through one of the most important moments of your life, and we guarantee that we will treat it as such.
Contact 0808 196 7020, enquiries@owenpaulo.co.uk or visit our website for a quotation or further information.