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The Nominees Are!!!

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA) is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2026 Welsh Estate Agency Awards.

After the spectacular inaugural awards ceremony last spring, the 2026 awards are being held April 23rd at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff. The awards are once again hosted by one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters – Sara Edwards.

The Nominees for this year’s awards are:

Residential Estate Agency of the Year

• Daniel Matthews Estate Agents
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• Fine & Country – West Wales
• FBM Estate & Lettings Agents
• Harris & Birt
• Mr Homes Estate Agents
• Nolan Estates eXp
• Cardigan Bay Properties
• Perfect Pads
• The Anderson Group eXp

Residential Lettings Agency of the Year

• Chapman Property
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• Perfect Pads
• Harris & Birt
• Whitegates Wrexham
• FBM Estate & Lettings Agents
• Avenue Property Management & Lettings Ltd
• Home with Hancock
• Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd
• VKY Lettings
• Mr Homes Estate Agents Ltd

 Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year 

• Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• VKY Lettings

 Mortgage Broker/Introducer of the Year 

• Affinity Financial
• Balch Mortgages
• Cariad Mortgage Solutions
• CC Mortgages
• Kirsty Williams Mortgage Solutions
• InFiMo Limited
• Stratton Mortgages
• VKY Finance
• PM Financial Ltd

 Female Estate Agent of the Year

• Dana Callow – Calow Evans Estate Agents
• Leanne Howlin – FBM Estate & Letting Agents
• Carly O’Rourke – McCartneys Estate Agents
• Phoebe Allen – Phoebe Allen Property Ltd
• Millie George – Nolan Estate eXp
• Melanie Anderson – The Anderson Group eXp

 Male Estate Agent of the Year

• Robert Brown – Mr Homes Estate Agents
• James Skudder – Country Living Group
• Chris Abraham – Abraham Property Group eXp
• Harrison Cole – Number One Real Estate
• Chris Leyshon – Leyshon Estate Agents
• Wayne Lewis – Wayne Lewis Property Expert
• Alex Ishmael – Proceed Property
• Alex Pelosi-Buchanan – Beacons Real Estate eXp

 Young Estate Agent of the Year

• Maizie Clarke – Fortis Estate Agents
• Millie George – Nolan Estate eXp
• Stephanie Szpadt – Morgan & Davies Estate Agents
• Phoebe Allen – Phoebe Allen Property Ltd
• Elisha Regan – Elisha Regan Estate Agent eXp
• Sam Huges – Proceed Property
• Matthew Griffiths – The Agency UK South Wales
• Harry Thomas – Harris & Birt
• Olivia Rees – Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd
• Charlotte Dudley – FBM Estate & Letting Agents
• Millie Mabbutt – Harris & Birt

 Small Agency of the Year

• Cardigan Bay Properties
• The Anderson Group eXp
• Perfect Pads
• Abraham Property Group eXp
• Donna Stonelake Estate Agents
• Avenue Property Management & Lettings Ltd
• Wayne Lewis Property Expert
• Beacons Real Estate eXp

 Multi-Agency of the Year

• Daniel Matthew Estate Agents
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• FBM Estate & Lettings Agents 

Technological & Innovative Agency of the Year

• Mr Homes Estate Agents Ltd
• Country Living Group
• Fine & Country – Swansea
• Beacons Real Estate eXp

 Social Media/PR Campaign of the Year 

• Dawsons Estate Agents
• Fine & Country – Swansea
• The Anderson Group eXp
• Morgan & Davies Estate Agents
• Proceed Properties
• Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd
• Whitegates Wrexham
• Beacons Real Estate eXp
• Harrison Cole – Number One Real Estate
• Callow Evans Estate Agents

Employer of the Year 

• The Anderson Group eXp
• Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd

Surveyor of the Year

• Harris Birt
• Structural Surveys UK

Founder of The Welsh Welsh Estate Agency Awards – Wesley Skene said, “The inaugural awards were a huge success. However, the 2026 awards have broken all records. It’s clear that Wales is a hotbed for the UK estate agency and property industry. It is this sector that is the key marker of all economic health and wellbeing. We are very much looking forward to celebrating with the nominees in April at the glittering awards ceremony.”

 

Leading Industry Names Confirmed as Sponsors for Welsh Estate Agency Awards 2026

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA) has gained significant momentum with the announcement of JCP Solicitors, Swansea Building Society, and Key Home Staging as sponsors for the 2026 event.

Hosted by celebrated broadcaster Sara Edwards, the awards are firmly established as a key date in the Welsh property calendar, bringing together the country’s top agencies and professionals to highlight their success and impact on the local economy. The support of these three industry leaders reinforces the awards’ reputation as the leading platform for recognizing excellence across the Welsh housing market.

The black-tie gala will take place on April 23rd at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, gathering the industry’s most respected figures for a night of celebration and professional recognition.

Wesley Skene, Founder of the Welsh Estate Agency Awards, said “The estate agency sector is one of the most competitive and challenging within the Welsh economy. The industry drives change across Wales, most notably in technology and the green agenda. We are incredibly proud to have secured these partnerships; it is a testament to the high profile of the awards and our commitment to recognizing the crucial work of professionals who are the backbone of the Welsh property market.”

Emma Gilroy – Director and Head of Residential Property at JCP Solicitors commented “We are delighted to sponsor the Welsh Estate Agency Awards 2026. Our Residential Property team works closely with estate agents across South and West Wales to ensure smooth and efficient property sales and purchases, and we see first-hand how committed they are to securing the best outcome for their clients.”

“The Welsh property industry offers fantastic opportunities for residential estate agents to develop their businesses, all while supporting more people to find their dream homes. We look forward to recognising the mortgage broker of the year at the upcoming Awards, celebrating their contribution to the industry and outstanding achievements.”

Richard Miles – Head of Savings & Marketing / Area Manager (East) at Swansea Building Society said, “Swansea Building Society is proud to be supporting the Welsh Estate Agency Awards for the second year running, in what is also the awards’ second year of recognising excellence across the Welsh property sector.”

 “As a mutual building society with strong local roots, we value the close working relationships we build with estate agents who play such an important role in helping people move home. The awards provide a fantastic platform to celebrate professionalism, customer service and success across the industry, and we are delighted to once again be part of this growing and important event.”

Emily Davies – Managing Director of Key Home Staging noted, “We are absolutely delighted to be sponsoring the Welsh Estate Agency Awards 2026, following the outstanding success of the 2025 awards.”

“Supporting the industry for a second year reflects our continued commitment to celebrating excellence and professionalism across Welsh estate agencies, and we look forward to meeting both new and familiar faces at the event.”

Nominations remain open until Friday, 6th March 2026. With application packs available for download at, www.weaa.co.uk

Applications Open for 2026 Welsh Estate Agency Awards

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Welsh Estate Agency Awards are now open.

After the spectacular inaugural awards this summer, the 2026 awards are being held April 23rd at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff. The awards are once again hosted by one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters – Sara Edwards.

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards shines a light on a key economic industry in Wales, and the incredible work those in the property sector do.

The categories for 2026 are as follows:

• Residential Estate Agency of the Year
• Commercial Estate Agency of the Year
• Residential Lettings Agency of the Year 
• Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year 
• Mortgage Broker/Introducer of the Year 
• Estate Agent of the Year 
• Young Estate Agent of the Year 
• Small Practice of the Year 
• Multi-Agency of the Year 
• Technological & Innovative Agency of the Year
• Social Media/PR Campaign of the Year 
• Employer of the Year 
• Green Business of the Year 
• Surveyor of the Year 
• Welsh Estate Agency Champion 2026 (Drawn from the winners above)

Founder of the Welsh Estate Agency Awards – Wesley Skene said, “The estate agency sector is one of the most competitive and challenging within the Welsh economy. The industry drives change across Wales, most notably in technology and the green agenda. We’re incredibly proud to recognise and celebrate the success of such a crucial industry for Wales.”

The closing date for applications is Friday 6^th March 2026, with nominations announced on Monday 9^th March 2026. Full details of the awards and a downloadable application pack can be found at https://www.weaa.co.uk

 

 

 

The Winners Are!!!

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards is incredibly proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards.

On Thursday 15^th May, the Welsh estate agency community gathered at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff. The awards hosted by one of Welsh Radio and Televisions most popular presenters Sara Edwards recognises the very best of the estate agency industry.

The Winners of the 2025 Welsh Estate Agency Awards are as follows:

Residential Estate Agency of the Year – Cardigan Bay Properties

Residential Lettings Agency of the Year – Colony Living

Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year – Dawsons Estate Agents

Mortgage Broker/Introducer of the Year – Balch Mortgages Ltd

Estate Agent of the Year – Terence Mchatton – McHattons Ltd

Young Estate Agent of the Year – Vinita Yadav – VKY Lettings & Finance

Small Agency of the Year – Chris Abraham Estate Agent – Powered by eXp

Multi-Agency of the Year – Dawsons Estate Agents

Social Media/PR Campaign of the Year – Fine & Country Swansea

Employer of the Year – Number One Real Estate

Surveyor of the Year – Meadow Consultants Ltd

Welsh Estate Agency Lifetime Achievement Award – Hannah McCartan

Welsh Estate Agency Champion 2025 – McHattons Ltd

Founder of The Welsh Welsh Estate Agency Awards – Wesley Skene said, “The Welsh Estate agency community is at the heart of the Welsh economy. They are one of the primary drivers of growth and key indicators of economic health. The independent judging panel found the process incredibly challenging, with such an exceptional standard of nominees.”

Emily Davies MD of Key Home Staging – Feature Sponsor said, “What a night! We were delighted to be a feature sponsor at the Welsh Estate Agency Awards. It was inspiring to see a room full of emerging Welsh talent alongside established businesses being recognised for their hard work and commitment. Congratulations to all the finalists and the well-deserved winners!”

Richard Miles Head of Savings & Marketing / Area Manager (East) – Event Sponsor Swansea Building Society – said, “We were delighted to be asked to be one of the sponsors of the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards and to share with the nominees and winners a fantastic evening celebrating the best of the best in Wales. As a Welsh based mortgage lender specialising in more niche and complex mortgage cases / unusual properties, what better way is there than to help recognise the great work seen by the Welsh estate agency industry in helping people achieve their dream of home ownership. We can’t wait to be part of the 2026 awards.”

Mark Hobbs – Event Sponsor & MD of One Stop Searches said, “One Stop Searches were delighted to be part of the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards. As one of the judges we were extremely impressed with the number and high calibre of entrants which made it very hard to choose the winners. The event was a great success, highlighting the accomplishments and rewarding excellence of the business professionals. We are delighted to offer our sincere congratulations to everyone involved and hope that winning these awards increases your brand awareness and that your businesses continue to flourish.”

Emma Gilroy, Director and Head of Residential Property at JCP Solicitors – Event Sponsor said, “We are delighted to support the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards through sponsorship and sitting on the judging panel – the applicants made our judging jobs incredibly difficult, as the calibre of entries was so high. We were proud to sponsor Estate Agent of the Year, and we extend our congratulations to the brilliant team at McHattons Ltd alongside all the deserving winners and shortlisted teams from the Awards. The property sector in Wales is thriving, so events like these are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the people behind the property market. Our Residential Property team at JCP Solicitors works closely with estate agencies across South and West Wales, and it was wonderful to celebrate with our partners and fellow property teams to mark the industry’s recent successes.”

The evening was also an opportunity to raise funds for Dreams and Wishes. A charity that does such great work and is dedicated to helping seriously ill children by making their dreams and wishes come true. £1,355 was raised on the night.

 

 

The Nominees Are!!!

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards.

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards recognise and celebrate the very best of the Welsh Estate Agency sector. The 2025 awards will be held at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff on May 15^th. The awards will be hosted by one of Wales’s most popular television and radio presenters – Sara Edwards.

The Nominees for this year’s awards are:

Residential Estate Agency of the Year

• Number One Real Estate
• The Green Room
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• Cardigan Bay Properties
• Chris Davies – Residential Sales & Lettings
• Sullivans Sales & Lettings
• Walker & Lewis Estate Agents
• Perfect Pads Sales & Lettings
• Bluestone Sales & Lettings
• Fine & Country – Swansea

 Residential Lettings Agency of the Year

• Colony Living
• Grey Orchid Properties
• Bluestone Sales & Lettings
• White & Jones Property Ltd
• Dawsons Estate Agents
• Chapman Estate Agents
• Chris Davies – Residential Sales & Lettings
• Seren – Swansea
• Perfect Pads Sales & Lettings 

Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year 

• VKY Lettings & Finance
• Caerphilly Lettings Ltd
• Dawsons Estate Agents

Mortgage Broker/Introducer of the Year

• Cariad Mortgage Solutions
• Calon Mortgages Ltd
• Balch Mortgages Ltd
• Sturgess Mortgages Solutions Ltd
• Campbell Mortgage Services Ltd 

Estate Agent of the Year 

• Helen Worrall – Cardigan Bay Properties
• Chris Abraham – Chris Abraham Estate Agent – Powered by eXp
• Carys Davies – Perfect Pads Sales & Lettings
• Terence Mchatton – McHattons Ltd
• Matt Kingston – Chris Davies – Residential Sales & Lettings
• James Taylor – Number One Real Estate
• Dee Corp – Number One Real Estate

Young Estate Agent of the Year

• Vinita Yadav – VKY Lettings & Finance
• Jack Wright – Libertas Lettings
• Daniel Keedwell – Fine & Country – South Wales
• Cerys Hughes – White & Jones Property Ltd
• Sarah Lawrence – Chris Davies Residential Sales & Lettings
• Rhys Evans – Evans Bros Llanybydder Ltd
• Alex Ishmael – Proceed Property Ltd
• Brunee McCarthy – Number One Real Estate 

Small Agency of the Year

• John Coggins – Powered by eXp
• Botham Williams
• Caerphilly Lettings Ltd
• Evans Bros Llanybydder Ltd
• The Green Room
• Chris Abraham Estate Agent – Powered by eXp
• Melanie Anderson – Independent Estate Agent
• Grey Orchid Properties
• Melanie John Estate Agent
• Proceed Property Ltd

Multi-Agency of the Year

• Number One Real Estate
• McHattons
• Chris Davies – Residential Sales & Lettings
• Dawsons Estate Agents

Social Media/PR Campaign of the Year

• Fine & Country Swansea
• Melanie Anderson – Independent Estate Agent
• Perfect Pads – Sales & Lettings
• Dawsons Estate Agents

Employer of the Year

• Number One Real Estate
• Chris Davies – Residential Sales & Lettings
• Bluestone Sales & Lettings
• Dawsons Estate Agents

Surveyor of the Year

• Richard Clement – Consultant Chartered Surveyor
• Meadow Consultants Ltd

Founder of The Welsh Welsh Estate Agency Awards – Wesley Skene said, “The Welsh Estate Agency Sector is one of the crucial drivers and indicators of economic health in Wales. The shortlisting process has been incredibly difficult and competitive, with a huge number of applications from across Wales. We are very much looking forward to celebrating with the nominees at the inaugural awards in May.”