THE HERALD PROPERTY AWARDS FOR SCOTLAND

The Herald Property Awards for Scotland honours the achievements of Scotland’s most innovative and successful house builders, developers and registered social landlords.

Since their inception in 2007, the awards have gained the respect and support of the new build industry as a result of the thorough judging process, and the high calibre awards evening which celebrates the winners and nominees in a range of categories.

As publisher of Scotland’s most comprehensive property guide, Scotland’s Homes, The Herald has a unique understanding of the new build market and there is a wide range of categories to ensure that all styles of properties and developments are recognised, from bespoke luxury homes to innovative social housing developments, from practical family homes to sympathetic renovations.

The awards took place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow. Full shortlist and winners can be found below along with the event pictures and video re-cap of the evening.

For more information on the 2019 awards please contact Nina Holmes, Senior Events Executive on 0141 302 6036 or email nina.holmes@newsquest.co.uk

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View the event highlights video from the 2018 awards!

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Categories

Best Show Home – Sponsored by Daw Signs

Design and style that is appropriate for the property and its potential purchasers. Judges will be looking for a design scheme which enhances the home’s interior space. Style, colour, fabrics, fixtures and fittings and unusual features are some of the qualities being rewarded.

Best Luxury Home (for developers building more than 50 units per year) – 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 will be combined to create a spacious and well-designed home in the ideal location.

Best Family Home (for developers building more than 50 units per year)

– Sponsored by Daw Kitchens

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

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Best Family Home (for developers building less than 50 units per year)

Affordability, good value for money and meeting the needs of a family with both young and older children are key criteria in this category. 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 – Sponsored by Lowther Homes part of Wheatley Group

This category will reward a single, one-off building or scheme comprising apartments. Judges will consider the layout, design, storage, built-in features and interior specification and target market. The apartment should offer flexible living and convenience and successfully meet the needs of the target market.

Development of the Year – Sponsored by Rettie & Co

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

Best Renovation / Conversion – Sponsored by Close Brothers Property Finance

This recognises 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. Judges will consider the exterior and interior appearance as well as interesting adaptation of original features.

Individual New Build or Small Development – Sponsored by Scottish Building Society

An individual new build property or small development (maximum of 10 units) in any style and setting will be rewarded in this category. Entries will be judged on the quality of design, layout, location, features and specification and energy efficiency.

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Best Regeneration Project – Sponsored by Scotland’s Towns Partnership

Open to projects of all sizes and scales as well as both public and private sector companies and partnerships, and example of such projects could include the regeneration of dilapidated buildings, housing schemes or town centres. Entries should show innovative use of brown field sites as well as architectural design and consideration for green issues. The project should demonstrate value for money and how the area has been revitalised for those who live and work there.

Property Team of the Year – Sponsored by Space & Time Media

This category will reward an outstanding sales, marketing, construction or management team within the property development industry. This could also be a supplier to the industry who can demonstrate great success. Judges will be looking for evidence on how the team has distinguished itself from the competition and how their efforts have contributed to the overall company’s success.

Residential Sales Team of the Year

Buying and selling property Moving home is recognised as one of the more stressful activities in life. A good sales team can do much to ease the stress as well as achieving a successful outcome for all parties. This category will reward an outstanding sales team in the residential market. 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, stress reducing cost effective service. to buyers and sellers alike. Innovation and commitment to the industry are also important.

Residential Letting Team of the Year – Sponsored by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers

An active private sector letting market is now a recognised a feature of the Scottish property market. A good lettings team can do much to not only achieve lettings but manage the tenancy to achieve a successful outcome for all parties. This category will reward an outstanding letting team in the residential market. 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.

Affordable Housing Development of the Year – Sponsored by SP Energy Networks

This category is open to registered social housing providers, charity, trust or public body 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. Consideration will be given to the use of sustainable materials and building techniques, as well as the development’s impact on the local environment.

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Commercial Project of the Year – Sponsored by SP Energy Networks

The aim of this category is to recognise a commercial property which meets the needs of its target market. Open to projects of all sizes and scales as well as both public and private sector companies and partnerships. This could be a new build, renovation or fit out project. 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 along with the quality of design, layout, location, features, specification and energy efficiency.

Estate Agency of the Year (Small- Medium / Large) – Sponsored by Scullion LAW

This award will recognise an Estate Agency that go the extra mile for their clients and are leading the way in Scotland. The judges will be looking for an agency who are innovative in their approach to customer service methods, business trends and marketing. This could include those who invest in marketing and promoting a user-friendly website for buyers and sellers alike. Judges will be looking for evidence on how the agency has established themselves as the go to company for their area, and as a result how this has driven the agency’s growth and success rates.

2018 Shortlist & Winners

Best Show Home – sponsored by Daw Signs

Allanwater Homes – The Grampian, showcased at The Views in Saline, by Dunfermline
Avant Homes – The Rosebury – Winner
CALA Homes (East) – The Melville at Ravelrig Heights – Commendation
Stewart Milne Homes – The Sandholme
Westpoint Homes – The Campbell

Best Luxury Home – sponsored by Ross & Liddell

Avant Homes – The Westbury – Winner
Robertson Homes – Mitchell Garden Room
Stewart Milne Homes – The Southbrook
Westpoint Homes – The Campbell

Best Large Family Home – sponsored by Daw Kitchens

Avant Homes – The Ashbury
CALA Homes (East) – The Melville at Ravelrig Heights – Winner
Stewart Milne Homes – The Hampsfield
Westpoint Homes – Ranfurly View

Best Small Family Home – sponsored by Allied Surveyors Scotland

Barratt Homes – The Craigend
Dawn Homes – The Dochart
Robertson Homes – The Calico – Winner

Best Renovation/Conversion – sponsored by Close Brothers Property Finance

LBA – Apartment 2, 5 Melville Crescent
LBA submitting in conjunction with Williamstone Farm Steadings – Williamstone Farm Steadings – Winner
Paterson Gordon Architecture – Firkin Steading
Whiteburn Ashludie – Ashludie House

Best Apartment – sponsored by Lowther Homes part of Wheatley Group

CALA Homes (West) – 21 Mansionhouse Road
CCG and Sanctuary Scotland – Ellerslie Road
Westpoint Homes – Scholars Court – Winner

Individual New Build or Small Development – Sponsored by Scottish Building Society

Panacea Property – Bridge Of Allan – Inverallan
S Ewing & Sons – New Park Place
Westpoint Homes – Ranfurly View – Winner

Best Regeneration Project – Sponsored by Scotland’s Towns Partnership

Burnhaven Properties, Aberdeenshire Council and Langstane Housing Association – Caley Building
Glasgow Housing Association and Lowther Homes part of Wheatley Group – Harvie Street – Winner
River Clyde Homes – Broomhill/ Greenock – Commendation
The Partnership of Muse Developments/ Aberdeen City Council and Aviva Investors – Marischal Square

Affordable Development of the Year – sponsored by SP Energy Networks

Cunninghame Housing Association – Carmichael Court
Cunninghame Housing Association – Sweeney St/ Sweeney Court – Commendation
Glasgow Housing Association part of Wheatley Group – Dougrie Drive
Port of Leith Housing Association – City of Edinburgh Council – Leith Fort – Winner

Development of the Year – sponsored by Rettie & Co

CALA Homes (West) – Rosegarth Wynd
Glasgow Housing Association part of Wheatley Group – Dougrie Drive – Winner
Westpoint Homes – Ranfurly View

Commercial Project of the Year – sponsored by SP Energy Networks

Morgan McDonnell Architecture Ltd – The Garment Factory – Winner
Rennick Property on behalf of Aberdeen Standard Investments – 3 St Andrew Square
The Partnership of Muse Developments/ Aberdeen City Council and Aviva Investors – Marischal Square

Judges’ Award

City & Country – The Playfair at Donaldson’s

Residential Lettings Team of the Year – sponsored by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers

Clan Gordon
Simply Let
Umega Lettings – Winner

Residential Sales Team of the Year

Highland Residential Ltd – Winner
McDougall McQueen
McEwan Fraser Legal

Property Team of the Year – sponsored by Space & Time Media

Avant Homes
Perceptive Communicator – Winner

Estate Agency of the Year – sponsored by Scullion LAW

Halliday Homes – Winner
Manor Estate Agency
Yates Hellier

How to Enter

ELIGIBILITY

The awards are open to all companies building and developing in Scotland. Properties or development phases entered in any category should have been completed between June 2017 and June 2018. If you are submitting a development, the first phase must have been completed between these dates.

Properties in the Best Show Home category must still be functioning show homes when judges conduct their site visits in July/August 2018.

In all categories, if the property submitted has been sold it is your responsibility to ensure that judges will be able to gain access to conduct a site visit. If judges are unable to gain access at a suitable time the entry will be disqualified.

Each entry should state clearly which house or building is being entered in each category.

To be eligible, all entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form and corresponding entry fees.
Entries submitted must fulfil the definition of the category in which they are entered and this must be evident from the support material.
Only entries that have supplied the correct information will be considered.
The closing date for entries is Friday, June 1, 2018. No work submitted after this date will be considered.

GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING ENTRY

A separate entry form is required for each submission; however there is no limit to the number of entries you can submit in any category and the entry form may be photocopied.

A cheque to cover the cost of your entry (ies) made payable to: Newsquest (Herald and Times) Ltd must be included with your entry (ies). The entry fee is £80 + VAT (£96) per entry. We can also accept payment by credit or debit card over the phone by calling 0141 302 7319 prior to the deadline.

Entries must be submitted in three clear plastic folders with the name of the property/development, developer and category clearly displayed. The reason we ask for three copies is one will be given to each of the judges who will be viewing your development and one will be retained on record in our offices.

When submitting a property/development the folders should contain the following:

1. A description of the development / property which should outline any specific features, materials and support information on the project, supplied on a maximum of a single sided A4 sheet. (Please send three copies)
2. A maximum of four colour photographs of the property / development in both hard copy and on a USB stick, saved as high res jpg files
3. Company logo saved as a high res jpg file on the same USB stick
4. Scale plan of property on a single A4 sheet. (Please send three copies)
5. Site map and directions on a single A4 sheet. (Please send three copies)
6. Energy rating certificate. (Please send three copies)

Entries have now closed for 2018.

JUDGING PROCESS

Two judges will be allocated to every property for site visits and will contact you directly so please ensure your provide the correct contact details of the person who they can arrange this with.

Judges reserve the right to transfer entries that are deemed eligible or more relevant to other categories. The judging process will involve site visits to properties and developments. The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into or feedback provided.

What follows is designed to help both those who have supported the awards with entries in the past and those who are new to the process. It is hoped that this will help every entry have the best chance of being fully considered. It is distilled from many years’ experience.

Carefully consider which category criteria your project/entry best fits into. Remember that Judges reserve the right to move entries into another category if appropriate
Carefully read the criteria and clearly address these
Make sure anything included is relevant and focussed. Avoid cutting and pasting material used for other purposes unless it is completely relevant
Make sure you have included key information such as dates
Carefully consider which photographs best illustrate the points you wish to emphasise
Use CGI only when photographs are not available and make sure any such images are truly representative
Remember judges need to visit entries (except teams) so please ensure that access is available and clear travel directions are given

Judges

Andrew McFarlane LLM DipBS FRICS FBEng FCIArb

Consultant, DM Hall Chair of Judging Panel

Andrew is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Consultant in the firm of DM Hall LLP Chartered Surveyors. With offices located throughout Scotland he provides advice to a range of clients all over the country on all types of property. As one of the largest firms of Chartered Surveyors in the residential market Andrew is regularly called on to give advice to developers, builders, purchasers, occupiers and their advisors on a range of technical issues.

Through appointments at a number of leading Scottish practices and a period in property development Andrew has gained a wide knowledge and experience of the Scottish market and construction industry. Involved with The Herald Property Awards since their inception he finds the exposure to the most up to date developments in the market most stimulating.

Donna Milton

Managing Director, Arneil Johnston

As Managing Director, Donna Milton leads the Arneil Johnston team with direct responsibility for the delivery of all consultancy services, as well as the direction and management of the company. Donna is a strategic thinker with extensive working knowledge of all aspects of social housing service delivery. She is expert in housing strategy development, asset management, housing business planning, development and regeneration appraisal and housing related research. She has extensive experience of developing strategic housing plans and is skilled in translating business, corporate, community and economic objectives into practical investment strategies.

Donna has a proven track record in consultation with stakeholders across the housing profession. Her consultancy work has involved the provision of advice to local government and national government, Registered Social Landlords, statutory bodies and the voluntary sector. Donna has an MA (Honours) degree in Politics; a postgraduate diploma in Housing Studies, is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (and previous Scotland Board member 2009-15), was a Commissioner of the RICS Scottish Housing Commission in 2015 and is the Chair of Clyde Valley Property Services.

Tom Barclay BSc, MBA, FRICS, CIHCM, MIoD

Group Director of Property and Development, Wheatley Group

Tom was previously chief executive of Clyde Valley Group (CVG) in Lanarkshire, one of Scotland’s largest affordable housing developers. Co-chair of the Scottish Government’s Joint Housing Policy and Delivery Group, he led CVG to number five on the Sunday Times’ Top 100 Companies in the UK to Work For and Best Companies’ three-star employee engagement status. A chartered quantity surveyor, he has extensive experience in project management, change management and organisational development. Tom, who has a MBA is a former Scotland Chairman of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is Scotland representative on the RICS Global Board.

Sara Seravalli

Creative Director, Double S Events Ltd

Double S Events is a young and dynamic agency founded in 2014 by international Marketing and Events specialist Sara Seravalli. Sara chose Scotland as her base after working for more than 15 years in the design capitals of Milan, Paris and London.

The Double S Events mission is simple: to draw on the team’s considerable international events experience to bring quality, innovation and creativity to Scotland and the wider UK.

Double S Events specialises in corporate and B2B events for the building industry and works closely to all the major players including suppliers, architects and designers, property developers.

Prior to moving to Scotland and launching Double S, Sara was Marketing Manager at Domus Tiles, the UK’s leading supplier of tiles, stone and wood for the specification market. While at Domus, Sara’s main responsibility was to establish the Domus brand within the A&D community by organizing events and initiatives in the award-winning showrooms in Clerkenwell and Fitzrovia, and participating to events such as London Design Festival and Clerkenwell Design Week.

While still living in her native Italy, Sara also worked for home luxury design furniture manufacturer Promemoria, with headquarters on the shores of lake Como and showrooms in Milan, Paris, London and New York.

Doreen Smith

Partner, Doreen Smith Interiors / Creative Director, Sophia & Joseph

With a successful design career spanning over 25 years, Interior Designer Doreen Smith has built her reputation creating, timeless classic and contemporary interiors for private homes, show houses and commercial properties that are both
functional and inspiring.

Drawing on her love of design, photography and drawing, Doreen has designed and manufactured an exquisite collection of luxury velvet, silk and linen cushions and fabrics under her newly launched label Sophia & Joseph. The beautiful designs show case her distinctive design signature, fusing elegance and sophistication with her sense of originality.

Prior to launching her interior design company in 1992 Doreen was Art Editor of an international publishing company. With her wealth of experience Doreen writes and contributes on a regular basis to various home style magazines and newspapers.

Now in her tenth year as a judge on The Herald Property Award panel she is looking forward to viewing this years entrants.

Alison Glen BSc (Hons) BArch RIBA ARIAS NRAC

Director & Access Consultant, Barham Glen Architects Ltd

Alison studied architecture at the University of Strathclyde and is a founding Director of Barham Glen Architects, established in 2011.
With a focus to create innovative and sustainable architecture, Alison has RIAS Accreditation in Sustainable Building Design and more than 20 years’ experience in the design of housing and community buildings, including conservation, regeneration, newbuild and special needs projects. She has a particular interest in accessibility and inclusive environments and became a registered Access Consultant with the National Register of Access Consultants in 2005.
Alison has served on the judging panel for the Glasgow Herald Property Awards since 2010. She is also a keen musician and treasurer of the YMCA Glasgow Wind Orchestra, in which she plays bass clarinet.

Richard Blair

Architect

Richard’s career has been built on variety. He has worked in practices ranging from a small two person practice in London to one of the largest architectural practices in the world. This variety has also been present in the projects he has designed, including residential to large shopping centres and major schools programmes.

Richard follows the design ethos of an evidenced based approach. This approach builds strong working relationships with clients and design teams and creates successful design solutions for the projects on which we work.

Richard works in a range of sectors including Residential, Commercial, Education and Healthcare in the UK and internationally in Russia and Canada leading multi-discipline teams on major projects.

“I love doing the job I always wanted to do but I now know that is a unique. I have started working on a variety of projects to help others in their career choices. This has included developing a strong work experience programmes in my previous organisation, AHR and working with external organisations assisting young people with their choices.

Gail Hunter

RICS Director- Scotland

Gail is the Director of RICS in Scotland and provides leadership to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the RICS objectives and UK business plan.

Gail has worked for RICS for 10 years in a variety of senior roles including Head of Professional Knowledge, Account Management and Business Development and has extensive experience of managing staff and projects.

Prior to working for RICS Gail worked in a number of management roles within the NHS.

Gail is a Director on the Safe Deposits Scotland Board, the NHBC Scotland Committee as well as an NHBC Council Member.

Gail is also a judge on both the Scottish Property Awards and Scottish Home Awards.

Brian Fulton

Director, Ross & Liddell

Brian is a director at Ross and Liddell, one of Scotland’s most established property management companies.
As well as property management and maintenance, the business provides a comprehensive range of residential and commercial services, including sales, lettings, surveying and insurance. Employing 100 staff, Ross and Liddell operates from offices in Glasgow city centre, Glasgow west end, Paisley, Edinburgh and Dundee.
In a career spanning 36 years, Brian has gained considerable expertise and experience in the management of all types of residential property, from traditional tenements, to luxury new build developments and bespoke conversions.
As a board member of the Property Managers’ Association Scotland, and Ross and Liddell director he takes a hands-on approach to all property management issues affecting property managers and their clients in today’s ever changing and challenging property management arena. He is also a member of the Institute of Residential Property Management.
Away from work, Brian enjoys playing golf and spending time with his friends and family.

Beverley Brown BA

Property Writer/Scotland’s Homes

Having worked in local newspapers up until the mid 1980s, I took three years out to do a communications and marketing degree at Glasgow Caledonian University and on graduating, took on the role of PR Manager for Slater Hogg & Howison – the start of what was to become a passion for property!

Ten years on I decided to go freelance and was invited to edit the Home Show Magazine, published monthly by the magazine division of George Outram on behalf of Scottish Television. This saw me with a desk in Albion Street and fresh insight into the world of interiors and fabulous homes around the country, while continuing to write features for the Herald’s newly launched supplement, Scotland’s Homes.

The Home Show Magazine and its eponymous television programme ended in 2000 and I’ve continued writing about homes and interiors for magazines and newspapers since, going on to become the regular ‘The Voice of Property’ for Scotland’s Homes in 2012.

More than 30 years later I still get a huge buzz out of property. However, those who know me think it’s a hoot that I can write reams about buildings and on-trend interiors, yet never put any of it into practice and quake at the mere thought of choosing a pot of paint. Cobbler’s children and all that…

Previous Winners

Event

Des Clarke hosted the 2018 awards on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow.

For more information on how to enter or attend the 2019 awards please contact Nina Holmes, Senior Events Executive on 0141 302 6036 or email nina.holmes@newsquest.co.uk

SPONSORSHIP

The Herald Property Awards provides a national platform to celebrate and recognise the outstanding success of companies within the Property sector.

The event offers a comprehensive long term marketing campaign which confirms your strong commitment to the property industry.

The Herald welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership with a variety of organisations to promote and grow these important national awards.

Get involved

Interested in category sponsorship and want to find out more?

For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Nina Holmes, Senior Events Executive on 0141 302 6036 or nina.holmes@newsquest.co.uk or Lucy Murphy, Business Development Executive on 0141 302 6027 or lucy.murphy@newsquest.co.uk.

Sponsorship of The Herald Property Awards offers you the opportunity to…

Align your brand with excellence and quality
Increase your profile with the extensive marketing and PR campaign carried out pre and post-event
Achieve tighter targeting and build relationships with industry leaders
Reinforce your brand’s credentials by supporting and endorsing the Property and construction sector.