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A staple of the city’s corporate calendar since 2004, the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards are organised by Your Magazine (YM) Liverpool – the city’s biggest and longest-running free magazine.
Leading lights from the Liverpool City Region’s property and business sectors will gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, 27 November 2025 to once again reflect on another 12 months of achievements.
Accolades will be handed out across a diverse range of categories including Property Developer of the Year, Best Affordable Housing Scheme, Residential Property Agency of the Year, Business Leader of the Year and LCR Business of the Year.
November’s event follows three highly successful, sold-out ceremonies after a break enforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue recognising as many great people and businesses that contribute to making the Liverpool City Region one of the best places in the UK to live and work, the organisers have introduced four new categories for 2025 – taking the total number of awards to 24.
Last year’s awards recognised outstanding people, projects, and businesses from across the Liverpool City Region during a glittering ceremony hosted by Liverpool-born stage and screen star Claire Sweeney.
The glamorous black-tie event, supported by sponsors BreezeMove, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, Redwing, Bright Sky Contracting, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, Liverpool Student Lettings, Sandway Homes and The Momentum Group, featured a special Q&A with renowned UK property pioneer Hugh Frost of the Beetham Organization.
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Thursday, 27 November 2025
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Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
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Property Developer of the Year
This award will celebrate the standout property developer of the year – we’re looking for landmark schemes, ground-breaking deals, innovative ventures, architectural genius, regenerative heroes or pioneering new ideas that have changed the face of the city.
Emerging Property Developer of the Year sponsored by Redwing
This category aims to highlight the rising stars of property development. If you’ve started in the industry during the last three years, or have moved into this as a new sector during that time, we want to hear from you.
Best Student Housing Operator
This accolade recognises the company that delivers outstanding service and accommodation for its student tenants.
Best Small New Home Development
Judges are looking for the best design, specification and craftsmanship at a small (100 units or less) new home development in this category.
Best Large New Home Development
This title will be awarded to the best large (more than 100 units) new home development in terms of design, specification and craftsmanship.
Best Affordable Housing Scheme
This prize will celebrate a housing scheme for sale or rent which offers the best value for money in terms of space, running costs, incentives, functionality and quality.
Apartment Development of the Year
This award recognises an outstanding apartment development that sets new benchmarks in design, quality, and sustainability whilst making a positive impact on the Liverpool City Region’s property market.
Build to Rent (BTR) Development of the Year
This title will be awarded to the Build to Rent (BTR) development offering its residents the very best homes, on-site amenities and events programme in the region.
Best Student Accommodation Development
This prize celebrates a high-quality new, refurbished or existing student accommodation development in the region, recognising excellence in design, sustainability and the overall student living experience.
Residential Property Agency of the Year sponsored by Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors
This award will be presented to the residential sales or letting agency which consistently delivers the highest levels of customer service.
Block Management Company of the Year
Open to companies based in the Liverpool City Region that consistently go above and beyond in managing residential or commercial developments, ensuring exceptional standards of upkeep, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Architectural Practice of the Year
This award is open to architectural firms based in the Liverpool City Region that have made significant contributions to standout residential and/or commercial developments over the past 12 months, both locally and nationally.
Property Marketing Team of the Year
This award will recognise the marketing team that has delivered outstanding initiatives, strategies, and campaigns in support of property developers or developments within the Liverpool City Region. Judges will be looking for creativity, measurable impact, and a clear understanding of the target market.
Property Investment Company of the Year
This award will recognise a property investment company based in the Liverpool City Region that has demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and impact over the past 12 months. From delivering exceptional returns to investors to contributing to the region’s regeneration and development, the winner will showcase a commitment to excellence, growth, and long-term value creation in the property sector.
Development Funder of the Year
This accolade will highlight a development finance company whose expertise and support have contributed to the construction of outstanding residential and/or commercial schemes in the Liverpool City Region.
Residential Property Law Team of the Year
This award recognises a legal team that has excelled in residential property law, providing outstanding service, expertise, and innovation. Honouring those who have navigated complex transactions, supported clients through the home-buying process, and demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the sector.
Commercial Property Law Team of the Year
This award celebrates a legal team in the Liverpool City Region that has demonstrated excellence in commercial property law – advising on complex deals while consistently delivering efficient and effective service to its clients
Property Industry Supplier of the Year
This award will honour a company based in the Liverpool City Region which delivers exceptional products and/or services to the property industry both regionally and nationally – helping its clients achieve the greatest rental yield/sale price possible.
Business Leader of the Year
This accolade will be presented to an individual at the top of a Liverpool City Region business who consistently achieves remarkable things.
Young Business Leader of the Year
We are looking for the stars of the future and this prize will celebrate the achievements of a standout business leader under the age of 30.
LCR Business of the Year
The backbone of the UK economy, we’re looking to award a Liverpool City Region business that has maintained growth, understands its customers, is continually innovating and boasts an engaged workforce with effective leadership.
City Region Champion sponsored by Liverpool Student Lettings
This prize will be awarded to an individual/business which has made an outstanding contribution to the Liverpool City Region during the past year. Whether through innovation, leadership, investment, or community impact, the recipient exemplifies a commitment to driving positive change and championing growth and prosperity.
Innovation Award
Judges are looking for an organisation or individual which has demonstrated true vision, fresh thinking and innovation in business during the past year.
The Community Award
This award will celebrate an organisation/business making a real difference to the community it works within by building a better future.