Cardiff Property Awards 2021 Showguide

26.11.2021

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WELCOME THE CARDIFF PROPERTY AWARDS ARE HERE

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usiness starts with a conversation. And each year the hubbub of conversation at the Cardiff Property Awards attests to the vibrancy of this sector – and the amount of business that is done here, partnerships that are forged and the sheer interconnectedness of this sector.

Today sees the largest gathering of property companies and professional services in Cardiff since the autumn of 2019. Thank you for your support, whether attendee, finalist or sponsor.

Property matters. And it matters more in Cardiff than in most other places.

It matters professionally and personally – how we live, how we work and experience Cardiff daily, and how exactly we navigate the city from our base.

It matters practically – where our companies are based, what retail and office space there is, how the city houses and encourages clever expanding enterprises and how working from home affects all.

And it matters aesthetically. We are all the beneficiaries of extraordinary creativity that has bequeathed a visual legacy that enriches all our lives, daily.

It is for all those reasons and more that the Cardiff Property Awards are returning to champion the best of property business and to help bring the sector together.

When all contribute and all come together, all benefit.

With all the clever companies here, all the energy, all the opportunities, we hope you enjoy the day and benefit from the Cardiff Property Awards.

And we hope good contacts and great businesses comes from it.

Business starts with a conversation? OK, let the hubbub commence… #CardiffTogether – always

RUNNING ORDER 12pm Drinks Reception 12:45pm Introductory remarks 1pm Lunch 2.30pm Awards, hosted by Andrea Byrne 4pm-onwards Drinks in the bar

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ANDREA BYRNE JOURNALIST

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ndrea Byrne is one of the faces of ITV news. She anchors the BAFTA awardwinning news programme Wales at Six and the ITV weekend news.

She presents Wales’ flagship current affairs programme Wales This Week, and the series Crime Files which reveals the evidence in Wales’ worst criminal cases.

Andrea is an Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, a Patron for Kidney Wales and a supporter of dyslexia charity Tomorrow’s Generation. Alongside her charitable work, she is an experienced corporate host, writer and voice-over artist.

TODAY’S MENU STARTER Goats cheese tart, beetroot, seasonal leaves (V) MAIN Braised beef, confit garlic mash, pearl onion, pancetta and pinot noir sauce Spiced sweet potato, lentil and chickpea parcel, smoked garlic and tomato sauce (V) DESSERT Chocolate tart, orange cream (V)

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COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR THE AWARDS

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e would like to reassure everyone that we are very mindful of our duty of care to all attendees, participants and those working at the Awards. We are following current government guidelines for delivering events very closely.

Please read these points. This advice is also on the Cardiff Property Awards website and has been supplied to attendees.

Many thanks, Cardiff Property Awards team All attendees will be asked to show proof of one of the following on arrival at the Awards:

• Double vaccination via COVID Pass (NHS site) or vaccination card • Negative test result taken in the last 24 hours (NHS site or text message confirmation) • If you are unable to provide either of these, you will be offered a lateral flow test and entry will be permitted on sight of a negative result.

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The venue has been fully risk assessed and attendee numbers have been limited to allow for a safe capacity.

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All attendees are encouraged to take a Lateral Flow Test within 24 hours of when you are due to arrive at the Awards, and register the result with NHS.

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If you are experiencing Covid symptoms, or in the last two weeks have been in contact with anyone with Covid symptoms, please ensure you get a PCR test and if the result is positive follow the Welsh Government’s stay at home guidance.

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There will be multiple hand sanitising stations throughout the venue. Please remember to regularly clean your hands throughout.

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Facemasks generally: these are not obligatory but please feel free to wear one if you are more comfortable, and please respect those who choose to wear one.

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Facemasks specifically: we recommend that you wear a facemask in areas such as the reception and in the toilets.

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All event spaces including tables will be open to attendees throughout the day from 12pm and we encourage guests to take seats as early as possible. To help facilitate that, please familiarise yourself with where your table is and also let your teams and guests know. The table plan will be emailed to attendees no later than 24 hours before the Awards.

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Communal areas are being cleaned regularly during the day, including the toilets.

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Bar and all food preparation adheres to government hospitality guidelines.

We recommend that drinks orders can be made from your seat to reduce crowding at the bar.

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The event is CASHLESS so please bring card payment for drinks.

The microphones are wiped down after use each time, so are safe for use

by Sponsors and Winners.

As a general point – please be respectful and kind to all event attendees.

THE JUDGES NOTE: our Judges were recused from assessing any category where they had a direct personal interest in a Finalist.

CHARLOT TE WHITEHEAD LEGAL DIRECTOR, BLAKE MORGAN

Charlotte joined Blake Morgan in 2021 and has significant expertise in advising on a variety of real estate matters including acquisitions and disposals, leases, real estate financing and development. She is also an active member of the South Wales branch of Women in Property, having been a committee member for five years.

GARY CARVER DIRECTOR OF OFFICE AGENCY, SAVILLS

Gary has over 24 years’ experience of the Cardiff and South Wales office market.

During this time, Gary has built up a strong reputation as a market leader, dealing with business space agency and development. Savills Cardiff office opened its doors in 2007 and has quickly become a key adviser in the Welsh property market with a wider range of services than any other firm.

SARAH EVANS GENERAL MANAGER, SERAPH GROUP

Sarah is the general manager for the Seraph Group of 60+ employees, including Seraph Property Management, James Douglas Sales & Lettings, and Nuttall Parker Estate Agents. Sarah has 17 years’ experience in the property industry and is at the forefront of strategy, business change and acquisitions for the group, which deals with residential letting and property management, block management, commercial management as well as estate agency.

SHERI HALL HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING, CASTLEOAK

Sheri’s career has taken her from Golley Slater, one of Wales’s leading marketing agencies, to Confused.com, one of the big-four comparison sites, and now to Castleoak, a specialist developer for care and social housing, where she headed up the marketing department. She is also the marketing lead for CMI Wales and sits on the CIPR Cymru committee. She is currently studying an MBA at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

WYN WILLIAMS PARTNER AND HEAD OF RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING, HARDING EVANS

Wyn Williams joined Harding Evans in 2003, rising quickly through the ranks to become the youngest ever Equity Partner (at just 37) in 2016. As partner and head of the Residential Conveyancing team, Wyn has experience in a range of property matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, agricultural property and auction sales.

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OUR FINALISTS ARCHITECT

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

ATKINS ARCHITECTURE offers integrated multi-disciplinary architecture; its holistic approach provides high quality, fully coordinated and complete design solutions.

GOODSHEDS opened in August 2020 as a shipping container village, offering a mixture of the best independent food and drink, boutique retail and lifestyle and spaces to do business.

PENTAN ARCHITECTS is an architectural design practice with over 25 years’ experience in residential projects with a wide-ranging portfolio.

HOSPITAL PROJECTS, WILLMOT T DIXON completed work which included the safeguarding of a listed building structure and delivered a new spinal rehabilitation unit.

atkinsglobal.com | @atkins_global

pentan.co.uk | @pentanarchitect

goodshedsbarry.co.uk | @goodshedsbarry

willmottdixon.co.uk | @willmottdixon

THE INTERCHANGE BUILDING ON CENTRAL SQUARE, ACUITY LAW is highly complex from a legal perspective and includes Wales’ biggest build to rent scheme. acuitylaw.com | @acuitylaw

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MEANWHILE HOUSE & CARDIFF CONTAINERS provides over 100 affordable, self-contained studios for Cardiff’s creatives, start-ups and entrepreneurs. meanwhilecreative.co.uk | @meanwhilehouse

CONTRACTOR

CONSULTANCY ACUITY LAW aims to bring commercial focus, innovation and market insights to its real estate transactions and projects, rejecting legacy practices and systems.

SPONSORED BY

MARSH COMMERCIAL

acuitylaw.com | @acuitylaw

LANCER SCOT T is a construction and property maintenance company, operating across the UK.

ATKINS is an international, multidiscipline design consultancy offering regional and local support to clients within Cardiff for over 50 years.

WILLMOT T DIXON is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out company, established in 1852.

atkinsglobal.com | @atkins_global

lancerscott.co.uk | @lancerscottltd

willmottdixon.co.uk | @willmottdixon

DO DIGITAL AGENCY combines 3D content with 2D creative services to create beautiful and functional content as a multidiscipline digital agency. dodigitalagency.com | @do_digital

HYDROCK is a 450-strong, national multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, designing buildings and infrastructure. hydrock.com | @hydrocknews

KNIGHT FRANK works alongside developers, landlords and commercial property occupiers, providing a professional yet personal service. knightfrank.co.uk/contact/commercial-agents-cardiff @kf_wales

SAVILLS CARDIFF PLANNING advises and guides clients through the various, and often complex, aspects of the planning process. savills.co.uk | @savills

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VALE CONSULTANCY offers high quality, innovative and thoughtful engineering solutions to local companies, architects and residential clients.

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WAT TS GROUP is renowned for independent and technical excellence in building surveying, cost management, project management and M&E building services.

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vale-consultancy.co.uk | @team_vale

watts.co.uk | @cardiffwatts

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DEVELOPER ACORN PROPERTY GROUP ensures its developments provide interesting, complementary, and sustainable architecture that revitalise and reinvigorate areas. acornpropertygroup.org | @acornpg

LINC CYMRU is a housing association and care provider which believes in creating the right environment for people to flourish. linc-cymru.co.uk | @linc_cymru

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CARDIFF LIFE GOODSHEDS aims to create community collaborative focused schemes, where local businesses have the opportunity to gain affordable start up premises. goodshedsbarry.co.uk | @goodshedsbarry

HYDROCK prides itself on being a 450-strong, national multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, designing buildings and infrastructure. hydrock.com | @hydrocknews

PENTAN ARCHITECTS strives to go beyond just seeking to make a profit but operate with purpose and with the aim of making Pentan a really great place to work. pentan.co.uk | @pentanarchitect

PRINCIPALITY COMMERCIAL delivers personalised solutions for commercial property funding, helping its clients’ businesses grow and flourish. principality.co.uk | @principalitybs

SERVICES DESIGN SOLUTION prides itself on offering a positive working environment where individuals can thrive, with its team being at the heart of its business. sdsolution.co.uk | @sdsolutionuk

WAT TS GROUP opened its first Welsh office in November 2020 and believes its greatest asset is its people, and that success starts with its people. watts.co.uk | @cardiffwatts

WILLMOT T DIXON employs 235 people with its local offices in Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth and builds strong and supportive local relationships with its customers and supply chain. willmottdixon.co.uk | @willmottdixon

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FINANCIAL

GREEN INITIATIVE

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HODGE COMMERCIAL LENDING is an independent lender and savings bank with a focus on client care, as well as an acknowledgement of its social responsibility.

ATKINS offers a broad range of professional services to so many sectors within Cardiff along with promoting the city and its achievements on a global stage.

PRINCIPALITY COMMERCIAL supports real estate businesses and housing associations in the investment and development of commercial and residential properties.

KHAYA STUDIO promotes core design principles in all its designs, that are sustainable, circular and biophilic.

MDA CONSULTING

hodgebank.co.uk | @hodgebank

principality.co.uk | @principalitybs

SANCTUARY FINANCIAL PLANNING simplifies the complex issues that clients face when growing their property portfolios, offering solutions to their vision and solid financial advice. sanfp.co.uk | @sanfp

SHAWBROOK BANK is a specialist lender providing flexible funding to help established developers create new homes. shawbrook.co.uk | @shawbrookbank

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WILLMOTT DIXON

atkinsglobal.com | @atkins_global

khayastudio.co.uk | @khaya_studio

PRINCIPALITY COMMERCIAL supports a range of different affordable housing, investment and development projects, as well as funding an increasing number of sustainable, eco-friendly solutions that back the Welsh Government’s decarbonisation strategy. principality.co.uk | @principalitybs

SAVILLS CARDIFF PLANNING team provides strategic value-added advice on some of the key regeneration, energy and infrastructure projects across Wales and the UK. savills.co.uk

LEGAL

LETTINGS AGENT

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

CF24 PROPERTY SERVICES offers affordable student houses, flats and rooms for rent in Cardiff including Cathays, Roath and Plasnewydd.

ACUITY LAW brings commercial focus, innovation and market insights to its real estate transactions and projects, rejecting legacy practices and systems. acuitylaw.com | @acuitylaw

BLAKE MORGAN delivers exemplary legal service to its clients and to make a difference through teamwork, integrity and innovation. blakemorgan.co.uk | @blakemorganllp

cf24.co.uk | @cf24ltd

EDWARDS AND CO represents a true family-run, community estate agency with an exceptional reputation and strong roots within the local area. edwardsandcoproperty.co.uk

NEXA CARDIFF provides customer-centric estate agency offering a modern and personable solution to real estate.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CJCH CONVEYANCING offers a wide range of bespoke services with a highly qualified and experienced team in property and conveyancing.

nexacardiff.com

cjchsolicitors.co.uk | @cjch_solicitors

INSIGHT LAW provides expert legal advice with three specialist teams dealing with residential, commercial & buy-to-let property. insight-law.co.uk | @insightlaw

MARTYN PROWEL SOLICITORS was established over 25 years ago and offers a friendly, approachable, professional legal service to all clients in Cardiff. martynprowel.co.uk | martyn_prowel

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ONE TO WATCH

PROPERTY AGENT

GOODSHEDS is the first, new sustainable urban high street in the UK where people can work, eat, live and play.

CF24 PROPERTY SERVICES is a boutique-sized property services company covering all aspect of the industry including both residential and commercial property transactions

goodshedsbarry.co.uk | @goodshedsbarry

NEXA CARDIFF opened its doors in November 2020 and has had an outstanding year hitting business milestones early. nexacardiff.com

SERVICES DESIGN SOLUTION creates innovative, energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions to provide exceptional environments for living, work and leisure. sdsolution.co.uk | @sdsolutionuk

WAT TS GROUP opened its Welsh office in November 2020 and has been very successful and surpassed expectations in its first year, setting itself up well for further and future growth in the region. watts.co.uk | @cardiffwatts

cf24.co.uk | @cf24ltd

COOKE & ARKWRIGHT is a large firm of Welsh commercial property advisors and has been at the forefront of the property market in Cardiff for 120 years. coark.com | @cookearkwright

EDWARDS & CO represents a true family-run, community estate agency with an exceptional reputation and strong roots within the local area. edwardsandcoproperty.co.uk

KNIGHT FRANK has access to a significant client base and knowledge pool and works closely with its colleagues both throughout the UK and overseas. knightfrank.com | @kfwales

NEXA CARDIFF provides customer-centric estate agency offering a modern and personable solution to real estate. nexacardiff.com

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SPONSORED BY

SUPPLIERS AND SERVICES

SAVILLS

THE LINKS, ACORN PROPERTY GROUP encompasses the restoration of a Grade-II listed building and contemporary new build apartments. acornpropertygroup.org | @acornpg

MAESYFFYNNON EXTRA CARE FACILITY, LINC CYMRU involved the creation of 40 state-of-the-art apartments for older people and is the first of five new extra care buildings set to be delivered. linc-cymru.co.uk | @linc_cymru

ANTEA PHOTOGRAPHY supports marketing agencies and property agents through commercial property photography, using ground, elevated and drone photography. anteaphotography.com | @anteaphotograph

CF24 PROPERTY SERVICES offers an honest, responsible and compliant service, and always rounds its prices down and never overcharges. cf24.co.uk | @cf24ltd

DO DIGITAL AGENCY combines 3D content with 2D creative services to create beautiful and functional content as a multidiscipline digital agency. dodigitalagency.com | @do_digital

KHAYA STUDIO was born out of a belief that there is a different way to design interiors – and that the result can still be beautiful. khayastudio.co.uk | @khaya_studio

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SANCTUARY FINANCIAL PLANNING GLAN LLYN, ST MODWEN DEVELOPMENTS AND SAVILLS is a longterm development project which will deliver circa 4,000 new homes, two schools and a local centre. savills.co.uk | @savills

GOODSHEDS aims to create community collaborative focused schemes, where local businesses have the opportunity to gain affordable start up premises. goodshedsbarry.co.uk | @goodshedsbarry

HAVERFORDWEST REGERNATION PROGRAMME, ATKINS plans to reinvigorate the town centre by creating another key project to increase footfall. atkinsglobal.com | @atkins_global

THE LINKS, ACORN PROPERTY GROUP has been individually arranged to create the most efficient and exciting use of space for each apartment. acornpropertygroup.org | @acornpg

MEANWHILE HOUSE & CARDIFF CONTAINERS provides over 100 affordable, self-contained studios for Cardiff’s creatives, start-ups and entrepreneurs. meanwhilecreative.co.uk | @meanwhilehouse

ZARA AT ST DAVID’S DEWI SANT, LANCER SCOT T seeks to provide a profound and positive impact on the shopping experience post-Covid-19 with Cardiff’s flagship store. lancerscott.co.uk | @lancerscottltd

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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS CATEGORY SPONSORS MARSH COMMERCIAL is a UK leader in SME insurance broking and risk management, helping clients understand and better manage their risks as well as protecting their assets and people.

marshcommercial.co.uk | @marshcommuk

MDA CONSULTING offers international property and construction consultancy services specialising in quantity surveying, project management and fund monitoring.

mdaconsulting.co.uk | @mdatoday

SANCTUARY FINANCIAL PLANNING simplifies the complex issues that clients face when growing their property portfolios, offering solutions to their vision and solid financial advice.

sanfp.co.uk | @sanfp

SAVILLS is a market leading team of 75, making Savills Cardiff a leading property services firm in Wales. A blend of consultancy, property management and transactional services across commercial, residential and rural sectors.

savills.co.uk | @savills

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WILLMOTT DIXON is a privatelyowned contracting and interior fit-out company, established in 1852.

willmottdixon.co.uk | @willmottdixon

CARDIFF LIFE is the leading media brand in Cardiff. It celebrates all aspects of business life every three weeks – from the coolest of indies to the largest of local companies. It brings together hundreds of people via the Cardiff Life Awards, Cardiff Property Awards and Cardiff Life Business Surgeries.

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