Walter Cooper revealed as headline sponsor for 2022 First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards

With nominations for the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2022 now open, independent land agency Walter Cooper has been announced as the event’s headline sponsor. The First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the successes of companies that are committed to making homeownership possible for first time buyers.

Having launched to the market in 2020, Walter Cooper has already made a huge impact in the housebuilding world, delivering suitable development land for a number of leading developers. The team is currently championing an era of modernisation in the planning system, to ultimately help authorities meet their housing targets and see communities grow.

Simon Cox, Managing Director of Walter Cooper, said: “First time buyers are the lifeblood of the industry, and without them we all wouldn’t be where we are today. From personal experience, buying your first home is such an emotive process, and can be overwhelming if you don’t have the right support. We all have our part to play to help first time buyers feel more confident in making informed and educated decisions.We’re proud to be a part of that movement as headline sponsors of the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards; it’s key to recognise those in our industry who are going above and beyond.”

Lynda Clark, CEO of First Time Buyer, adds: “Walter Cooper is a shining example of how the issues that surround first time buying reach well beyond bricks and mortar. Industry change needs to start before the first brick is laid, so for a land agent to throw its support behind the cause is a great thing to see – and helping aspiring homeowners to get onto the property ladder is in all of our best interests.

“The First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are all about celebrating success and paving the way for future generations. Nominations are now open, and we welcome entries from companies from across the entire industry, as we recognise that change is driven by each and every one of us.”

Early bird nominations for the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards will close on Wednesday 9thMarch, with the final submission deadline on Wednesday 6thApril at 5pm. A shortlist will be compiled by a panel of judges in May, however, the winners will be decided by the readers of First Time Buyer Magazine, who will be invited to vote online from Monday 16thMay.

The winners will be announced at the awards in September 2022. Each entry costs £395+VAT, an early bird discount will apply to entries received before Wednesday 9thMarch where a discounted entry costs £295+VAT. A number of sponsorship opportunities are available for a range of categories at the 2022 awards.

For more details about the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2022, to sponsor a category, or to enter your company into these much-celebrated awards, visit www.ftbawards.com.