LIS Awards Review 2022

REVIEW

A SPECTACULAR EVENING

OF AWARDS AND CABARET

Wow, what can I say?

The return of the National LIS Awards on November 17th at the Grosvenor House Hotel was nothing short of stunning. The hall was packed with people from all corners of the property and investment sector celebrating our industry, some great work and most importantly the people. Our host for the evening, Mr Patrick Kielty, had the room in rapturous laughter and proved, that when we’re letting our hair down that we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Brilliant Mr Kielty and thanks for making all of our winners feel so special. The magic and cabaret gave the evening a fabulous twist and again proved that award shows don’t have to be stuffy affairs, and that as a sector we really know how to enjoy ourselves. A huge thank you to Veronica Blacklace and performers for adding such a flourish and memorable colour to the night. I could go on, but the pictures overleaf really do say it all. Finally, and most importantly, we’d like to thank all of our winners, nominees, sponsors, entertainers, guests and staff for a truly spectacular evening. You can see a full list of our 2022 winners here and we’ll be back in 2023, so watch this space.

Once again, thank you.

PROUD SPONSORS OF PROPERTY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

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We are experienced in dealing with large and small sites both for commercial and residential development. In the field of property development, our expertise includes advising on site acquisition and disposal for developers and plot sales of residential and commercial units.

Identifying the potential advantages and pitfalls of sites well in advance of exchange of contracts is essential to successful property development. An important factor in site acquisition is deducing any legal interests other third parties may have in the land, for example, rights of occupation and other adverse rights which can inhibit or worst case scenario prohibit both acquisition and site development. We have combine experience of over 30 years which gives us an edge in spotting and resolving potential title issues early on in your transaction.

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The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is the only not-for-profit deposit protection scheme that offers landlords free deposit protection in our Custodial scheme and the lowest rates in our Insured scheme.

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I’ve used the TDS for all my tenancies since protecting deposits with an independent organisation became law. After researching the schemes available, I decided to use the TDS for all my tenancies and have been very happy with the service and professionalism.

As well as the peace of mind of having such a professional organisation to act as an intermediary in an end of tenancy dispute, the TDS website provides a wealth of information, case studies and legal precedents to help guide landlords. Keep up the good work.

Carole, Independent Landlord

BEST ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES FOR LANDLORDS

Are you tired of taxes? The IBISS & CO Limited team comprises chartered certified accountants and chartered tax advisers, ensuring that no matter what kind of business you run – whether you’re in manufacturing or marketing, and whether your company is big or small – there is a suitable tax expert ready to assist. Contact us today for frank, friendly discussion and a no-obligation quote.

www.ibissandco.com

BEST ONLINE PRODUCT FOR LANDLORDS

London Property are a digital marketplace and members-only platform for the people behind London’s super-prime residential property scene. Our articles and properties are provided by industry veterans who have a reputation for integrity.

www.LondonProperty.co.uk

BEST LANDLORD LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER

Woodstock Legal Services is a law firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our expert lawyers offer a range of legal services to clients across England and Wales. Our services include residential landlord and tenant, debt recovery, property litigation, development and construction, residential and commercial property, employment law and private client. The team at Woodstock are each highly specialist lawyers with a wealth of experience and a strong focus on delivering practical and effective legal advice to our clients. With a commitment to progressive technology and high-level service delivery our aim is to deal with our client’s legal issues as seamlessly as possible. Many of our team are self-employed consultants which allows them to deliver a high level of service, free from the constraints of traditional law firms in a way that suits them and their clients. With our fresh approach to law, you are in great hands.

www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk

PROPERTY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by TP Legal

HJ Collection’s strategic business model combined with a wealth of financial and development partnerships has escalated its market status. HJ Collection is now a dominating developer with a rooted purpose to contribute to easing the housing shortage through greener purposes. Backed by worldwide investor support and not held levy by mainstream banking, we are able to viably and securely take control in any market conditions. One of the key legacies of the financial crisis is that the generational divide in the UK housing market will continue to widen, as the demand for private rental accommodation grows and home ownership – particularly amongst those aged under 35 – falls further. HJ Collection was incorporated in order specifically to address this present and growing need. HJ Collection continues to revolutionise the asset-backed loan note market by introducing a managed Property Bond portfolio comprising multiple developers, and therefore multiple projects, across the UK. This diversifies risk and enhances the potential for superior returns.

www.hjcollection.co.uk

BEST LETTINGS AGENCY

As one of the largest independent residential property groups in the UK since 1983, Leaders has over 128 branches specialising in residential lettings, property management, sales and buy-to-let investments. Leaders is a professional member of ARLA and The Property Ombudsman, and is committed to meeting the highest standards in sales and lettings. We believe the key to providing the best service is to take the time to get to know our customers and their priorities, and then make them our priorities.

www.Leaders.co.uk

SPECIALIST FINANCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Nova Financial Group is a multi-award winning, independent and privately-owned property advisory group. They give specialist advice on leveraged buy-to-let property investment with a focus on helping clients achieve lifestyle and financial goals and ultimately financial freedom. They provide an end-to-end, one-stop-shop advisory service to ensure that their clients make confident and educated decisions every step of the way throughout their property journey. Their new approach is centered on what is right for you; they focus on you and your goals, rather than money or investments and take the “sales” out of property investment. Although the right investment is for you is important, it is simply a means to an end. Nova works with you to determine what is the most suitable strategy based upon your goals and preferences then they apply their wealth of knowledge and expertise to assist you along the right path from start to finish.

BEST PROPERTY EDUCATION PROVIDER

Sponsored by Roma

Your Freedom Empire was founded by Hayley and Paul Andrews with a simple objective - to provide you with the education, tools, resources and support to live life on your own terms and strive towards your goals. Now is the most opportune time to build your UK property investing business. Join the group of successful investors worldwide that we have trained on how to build a sustainable business and UK property portfolio. However, before they could help other people, they had to “fix” their own life first and that’s where the education and learning came in. It is that concept of education, learning, passion, and real life examples that are shared with you today at Your Freedom Empire.

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PROPTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Discover a refreshingly simple way to manage commercial, residential and mixed properties with Yardi Breeze Premier. Designed specifically for small to medium sized portfolios, its intuitive and powerful property management software helps take your business further. Utilise Breeze Premier to strengthen your accounting with advanced general ledger controls, customisable financial statements and corporate accounting. It also automates invoicing by eliminating paperwork and reducing costs with an online invoice approval workflow. Breeze Premier streamlines your reporting by delivering customised financials and offers property performance comparisons whilst heightening security with rolebased permissions at the menu level to protect your sensitive data. See how you can make property management a breeze at YardiBreeze.co.uk.

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BEST PRODUCT FOR LANDLORDS

LOFT began in 2003, we have been dedicated to providing products and services designed for both our clients and the end user alike. As the residential marketplace evolves, LOFT continues to adapt, fulfilling aspirations and expectation. LOFT has the product range, infrastructure and expertise to deliver a bespoke furnishing solution across the entire residential sector.

www.loft.co.uk

BEST SHORT TERM LETTING AGENT

At Workstays, we specialize in large corporate bookings, contractor and relocation. Workstays have over 50 Serviced accommodation properties which are used for short to medium term bookings. Workstays houses and apartments are fully furnished which are a perfect fit for businesses and contractors looking for served accommodation when working away from home. Acting as the largest agent across the North East – we are able to provide home from home accommodation for workers when away from home, allowing them to enjoy better quality levels of accommodation for short, medium and long term stays when compared to a hotel, for the same price – if not whilst also offering savings over hotel rates.

www.workstays.co.uk

BEST BUY-TO-LET MORTGAGE BROKER

Sponsored by HJ Collection

John Charcol is the original independent mortgage broker in the UK. We have over 45 years of experience in finding the best mortgage rates for every type of buyer. Whether you’re investing in property or looking to buy your first home, our mortgage advisers can help. Our expert, independent mortgage advice will make buying your property easy.

www.charcol.co.uk

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR

The National Residential Landlords Association is the UK’s largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, supporting and representing over 95,000 members. NRLA members range from full-time landlords running property portfolios to those letting single bedroom flats. NRLA membership provides you with a wide range of resources - including access to business information, training, professional expertise, a leading publication and much more. Our vision is for a rental sector that works for all - and one that critically recognises the contribution landlords make to it, and the wider society, in the provision of safe, legal and secure homes. Our mission is to support landlords as the home for landlords by:

Being a strong campaigning voice for landlords and the sector

Serving landlords nationwide, helping them deliver a fair and sustainable private rented sector

Providing landlords with the tools and knowledge to successfully manage their homes www.nrla.org.uk

BEST PROPERTY INVESTMENT PROVIDER

CrowdProperty offers a full suite of property project funding, catering for all your project finance needs including development finance, refurbishment finance, bridging finance, development exit finance and auction finance. We will review any situation and can develop blended product or customised funding proposals based on the specific needs of a project (no project is too complex for us). One of our in-house property specialists will get you an illustrative offer within hours and a formal offer typically within 24 hours based on our 5-minute online proposal form here and following up to ask you just the relevant and important subsequent questions. We know that speed and certainty is important to securing good deals - just one of the benefits of dealing with experts who have been there and done it. Together we build your vision.

www.crowdproperty.com

BEST HMO SERVICES PROVIDER

Rockstar Property Network are a UK-based property investment Franchise Network, with a purpose. Founded in 2010, Rockstar Property have carved out a successful and scaleable proposition within the property industry – a model we invite you to join and enjoy for yourself. Our objective is to create wealth and income for our Franchisees – it’s that simple. Our secret sauce? We do not use any of our own money...

www.rockstarproperty.co.uk

BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROVIDER

Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age-old industry. We’re here to help more homeowners unlock the earning potential in their properties. We list on Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and 60+ other Global Booking Channels including access to exclusive platforms such as Marriott Homes & Villas. We handle the entire process for our homeowners; including marketing, revenue generation and optimisation, 24/7 guest communication, housekeeping and maintenance. With better guest experiences through technology and lightning-fast response rates, we drive more revenue for our holiday homeowners, and with less hassle due to our completely hands-free service. We’re also looking for Franchise & License partners to join our Host & Stay Partners Programme.

www.hostandstay.co.uk

BEST ONLINE AGENCY

Sponsored by Project Home & HMO Premier

Now with Mr Investa you can purchase a Completed & Tenanted buy-to-let property offering immediate income from the comfort of your home or on the go. Utilising the latest technology we bring the property to you, providing you video tours, floorplans and importantly current financial performance. With each property being carefully selected by our experienced investment team. Our aim is to take the time, effort and stress away from purchasing a property by doing all of the leg work - for you! Mr Investa – Browse. Stream. Invest

www.mrinvesta.com

BEST LANDLORD INSURANCE PROVIDER

Alan Boswell Group is one of the UK’s largest independent insurance brokers and has served the buy-to-let property sector for over 25 years. We’re fully independent, and that means we are not tied to any one insurance company, allowing us to be totally impartial in our advice. As well as looking after thousands of direct landlords, we provide tailored solutions for Landlord Associations, Letting and Managing Agents. Our clients also benefit from our inhouse Claims Team and Loss Adjuster, as well as access to expert Risk Management advice. In 2018 we were named Best Landlord Insurance Provider at the National LIS Awards, demonstrating our commitment to providing excellent advice and service to Landlords across the UK.

www.alanboswell.com

BEST BUY-TO-LET AND COMMERCIAL LENDER

State Bank of India (SBI), with over 200-year’s heritage is India’s premier bank and a Fortune 500 company. SBI has been active in the UK since 1921 and has grown to become the largest Indian bank in the UK. Whilst SBI’s operations in the UK began in wholesale banking, it expanded its footprint in retail business as well. The retail business was carved out into UK based subsidiary, State Bank of India (UK) Limited, in April 2018 and now has 11 branches across the UK. SBI UK offers full range of products and services including - Commercial Lending, Buy to let Mortgages, Remittance, Flexi ISA, Cash ISA, Safe Deposit Lockers, Instant Access Savings Account, Business Account and Fixed Deposits. State Bank of India has completed its centenary in UK after proudly serving its customers in the UK for 100 years and looking forward to serving in the UK for many more years. For more information on SBI in the UK, visit sbiuk.com

www.sbiuk.com

BEST ALTERNATIVE PROPERTY INVESTMENT PROVIDER

Hunter Jones Group are a property investment specialist for the U.K. and overseas markets. Hunter Jones are one of the leading consultancies for diligently researched property bonds and buy-tolet opportunities, offering clients around the globe a chance to build, maximise or diversify their property investment portfolios.

www.hunterjonesgroup.com

BEST SHOW SPEAKER OF 2022

Paul Shamplina

As voted for by attendees of National Landlord Investment Show events in 2022 we were delighted to name Paul Shamplina as winner of Best Show Speaker of 2022.

LANDLORD OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by TDS

Alvarine Coulton

As voted for by the National Landlord Investment Show community we were delighted to name Alvarine Coulton as winner, Landlord of the Year 2022.

“Portico had a fantastic evening at the National Landlord Awards, hosted by the ever funny and gobby Rob Beckett in the beautiful Grosvenor Hotel. The food was delicious and the evening went by far too quickly thanks to the marvellous entertainment and conversation throughout the evening; a great event in support of the buy-to-let industry. We were delighted to pick up Best Lettings Agent on the night, a fantastic achievement that marks the hard work that has gone into continuing to looking after and improve our services for both our landlords and tenants. I’d highly recommend agents who didn’t attend this year to bag themselves a spot to next year’s event!”

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Robert Nichols Chief Executive Officer, Portico