Winners announced: First Time Buyer Reader Awards

The results for the much anticipated First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards have been revealed, celebrating the frontrunners of the first time buyer market. Some of the industry’s biggest names were recognised at the awards ceremony on Friday 2nd September, which was hosted by television legends Jonnie Irwin and Nicki Chapman, and sponsored by land agency Walter Cooper.

The results for all 18 categories have been made available to the public for the first time, recognising the best new homes and developments by region, size and suitability for first time buyers, alongside impressive industry partnerships, and awards for individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to first time home buying. This year, The Hyde Group and Weston Homes respectively took home the crowns for the coveted Affordable Housing Provider of the Year and Private Developer of the Year titles.

Lynda Clark, CEO of First Time Buyer Group, comments: “This year we were proud to see a record number of industry professionals join us for the biggest First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards to date. This year has certainly seen the next generation of homebuyers face unique hurdles to homeownership, with more challenges to come including the end of Help to Buy in the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis. However, the record-breaking success of our awards is a testament to the industry’s commitment to doing everything possible to make homeownership achievable for first time buyers, and a fantastic benchmark for anyone looking to buy their first home this year.

“This year we’ve welcomed back old friends, but also rolled out the red carpet for newcomers, and celebrated our shared successes as one industry. Once again we have seen very fierce competition across all 18 categories, with the final decision on our winners coming down to the wire in many instances. It’s fantastic to be in the thick of the excitement of the celebrations, and we congratulate all of our winners this year.”

The shortlist for the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards was compiled by an expert panel of judges, with all shortlisted entries subject to a round of voting by readers of First Time Buyer Magazine before the winners were selected. This year, the awards were held at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square, which saw over 500 industry representatives in attendance.