The results of the 2021 First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards have been revealed, officially determining the best of the best in the property industry this year. Leading property experts were invited to attend the highly-anticipated award ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel at Grosvenor Square. The event saw television property duo Jonnie Irwin and Nicki Chapman reunite once again to crown the winners of the 2021 First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards.

Now in their 12th year, the prestigious First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards aim to reward the achievements of the first time buyer market, and celebrate the individuals and companies that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder. Winners took home awards in a range of categories; including the competitive Private Developer of the Year and Affordable Housing Provider of the Year awards. This year also saw two new categories enter the mix; the Best Use of Interactive Tools and Judges’ Rising Star Award.

Lynda Clark, CEO of First Time Buyer, says: “The First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are such a highlight of our year and we were so happy to be back again. It was such an honour to be able to celebrate, in person, the efforts of the individuals and companies dedicated to supporting first time buyers throughout their journey onto the housing ladder. Homeownership has never been so important to so many and therefore it is essential that we recognise the hard work undertaken by the industry to help make it possible.

“This year we have seen some really superb entries, and while all of the shortlisted companies have demonstrated exceptional work, the winners this year have clearly impressed both our judges and readers.”

While the final decision was left in the hands of readers of First Time Buyer Magazine, who voted for their winners online, the initial shortlist was comprised by an expert panel of judges.

Award Results 2021

Best Supplier to the First Time Buyer Market

Sponsored by Pennington Manches Cooper

Winner: Metro Finance

Highly Commended: Red Loft

Best Show Home

Sponsored by Sharratts

Winner: Investa – Levett Fields

Highly Commended: Moat Homes – Culverley Gardens

Best Partnership

Sponsored by The Media People

Winner: Origin Housing and Hill – Harrow One

Highly Commended: Optivo and Westerhill Homes – Forstal Mead

Best Large Development

Sponsored by LSL

Winner: Anderson – Faversham Lakes

Highly Commended: Barratt David Wilson Homes – Ladden Garden Village

Best First Time Buyer Apartment

Sponsored by Direction Law

Winner: Be West – Waterside Heights

Highly Commended: Peabody – Southmere

Best Use of Interactive Tools

Sponsored by Buchanan Dean Design

Winner: Catalyst

Highly Commended: Swan Housing

Best Small Development

Sponsored by Leaders Romans Group

Winner: Gecko Homes – Dunster Drive

Highly Commended: Sussex Weald Homes – Woodpecker View

Private Developer of the Year

Sponsored by Faust PR

Winner: Inland Homes

Highly Commended: Millwood Designer Homes

Best Law Firm for Conveyancing

Sponsored by Dawson Cornwell

Winner: Prince Evans Solicitors

Highly Commended: Direction Law

Affordable Housing Provider of the Year

Sponsored by INVESTA

Winner: Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

Highly Commended: Abri and Broadway Living

Best New Development in the North

Sponsored by Metro Finance

Winner: Onward – Elizabethan Terrace

Highly Commended: Plumlife – Belfield Mill

Best New Development in the South

Sponsored by SiteSales

Winner: Notting Hill Genesis – Royal Albert Wharf

Highly Commended: L&Q – Kidbrooke Village

Best Off-Plan Development

Sponsored by Zoopla

Winner: Clarion Housing – Merrielands

Highly Commended: Strawberry Star – Harlow Quarter

Best First Time Buyer Family Home

Sponsored by Abri

Winner: Hayfield Homes – The Hatton at Hayfield Place

Highly Commended: Generator Group – Laureate Fields

Judges Unsung Star Award

Sponsored by Censeo Financial

Winners: Jade Turnstill and Julie Shail

The Editor’s Special Award for Services to the Industry

Winner: Adam Crawford