Leading figures from across the Liverpool City Region’s property and business sectors gathered on 27 November to celebrate a year of outstanding achievement as the prestigious YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards made their return.

The awards were presented during a glamorous ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre, hosted for the fourth consecutive year by Liverpool-born stage and screen star Claire Sweeney.

Accolades were presented in almost 30 categories, ranging from Property Developer of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, and Property Agency of the Year to Build-to-Rent Development of the Year, Young Business Leader of the Year, and LCR Business of the Year.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to veteran television and film producer and executive Colin McKeown MBE. Widely regarded as one of the ‘founding fathers’ of a thriving TV and film production industry outside London, Colin was joined on stage by legendary Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson.

The glamorous black-tie event, supported by sponsors Furnish That Room, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, Redwing, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, Liverpool Student Lettings, Berkeley Shaw Real Estate and The Mistoria Group, also featured a special Q&A with Liverpool City Council’s corporate director of city development, Nuala Gallagher.

The discussion focused on Liverpool’s economic growth and urban development under Nuala’s leadership since her appointment in February 2023. Key topics included progress on major schemes such as Paddington Village, Festival Gardens, Anfield Square, Kings Dock, and the Littlewoods site, with particular attention to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium and its early economic impact.

The conversation also covered significant investments in the area, including government funding for Central Docks, BeethamDavos’ acquisition of King Edward Triangle, and council funding to unlock Grade A office space in Pall Mall. Nuala addressed plans for an Urban Development Corporation and discussed the priorities of the ongoing Local Plan, which will guide Liverpool’s growth and regeneration until 2041.

More than 350 guests enjoyed a pre-dinner drinks reception sponsored by Furnish That Room before Nuala’s chat with YM Liverpool editor Lawrence Saunders and a luxury three-course meal.

A special charity raffle also took place in aid of Football For Change and Communities Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM).

Lawrence Saunders, editor of Your Magazine (YM) Liverpool and organiser of the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards, says: “It was fantastic to come together to reflect on another 12 months of remarkable achievement and to celebrate the people and businesses whose excellence, ambition, and leadership continue to shape our region for the better.

“Over the past year, the property and business sectors have faced both opportunities and challenges, yet the Liverpool City Region has shown its characteristic resilience, with ongoing investment, strong residential growth, and a spirit of innovation that continues to drive progress.

“From major housing developments and established businesses to creative affordable schemes and community-focused projects, the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards continue to recognise those making a positive and lasting difference across the region.”

The YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026, with entries opening next March. For sponsorship opportunities, please email awards@ymliverpool.com

YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards 2025 winners:

 

Best Student Housing Operator

Winner: Rooms4u

Highly Commended: Liverpool Student Lettings

 

 

Best Small New Home Development

Winner: Brook Street, Birkenhead – Magenta Living and Starship Group

Highly Commended: Crawford Gardens, APG Capital

 

Best Affordable Housing Scheme

Winner: Summerfield Close, The Regenda Group

Highly Commended: Longmoor Lane, Torus

 

Best Large New Home Development

Winner: Dial House Place, Miller Homes

Highly Commended: Balmoral Gardens, Elan Homes

 

Apartment Development of the Year

Winner: Aquitania, Romal Capital

Highly Commended: New Ferry Phase 1, The Regenda Group in partnership with Wirral Council & John McCall Architects

 

 

Emerging Property Developer of the Year sponsored by Redwing

Winner: Fields Property Group

Highly Commended: Sinergy Developments

 

 

Property Developer of the Year

Winner: Legacie

Highly Commended: Romal Capital

 

 

Build-to-Rent (BTR) Development of the Year

Winner: Milliners Yard, Allsop Letting & Management & Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Highly Commended: The James Liverpool

 

 

Best Student Accommodation Development

Winner: Benson Yard, Fresh

Highly Commended: The Ascent, Iconinc

 

 

Future Ambition Award

Winner: The Gateway, Legacie and RWinvest

Highly Commended: Destination Dingle, The Florrie Community Land Trust (CLT) and The Sovini Group

 

 

Residential Property Agency of the Year sponsored by Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

Winner: Berkeley Shaw Real Estate

Highly Commended: Redwing

 

 

Architectural Practice of the Year

Winner: Group/d Architects

Highly Commended: John McCall Architects

 

 

Property Management Company of the Year sponsored by The Mistoria Group

Winner: Marshall Property

Highly Commended: Cosi Living

 

 

Property Marketing Team of the Year

Winner: The Regenda Group Marketing & Communication Team

Highly Commended: Onyx Real Estate Liverpool

 

 

Urban Renewal Project of the Year

Winner: SoapWorks, Legacie & Nexus Residential

Highly Commended: Longmoor Lane, Torus

 

 

Property Investment Company of the Year

Winner: RWinvest

Highly Commended: Total Property Group

 

 

Property Industry Supplier of the Year

Winner: Furnish That Room

Highly Commended: Frank Rogers Building Contractors

 

 

Residential Property Law Team of the Year

Winner: Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors

Highly Commended: Brown Turner Ross

 

 

Commercial Property Law Team of the Year

Winner: MSB

Highly Commended: Jackson Lees

 

 

Young Business Leader of the Year

Winner: Jessica Farrell, Popsugar Social

Highly Commended: Joe Duggan and Olivia Maher, Cosi Living

 

 

Male Business Leader of the Year

Winner: Trevor Murray, Dowhigh

Highly Commended: James McConville, Solo Car Sales

 

 

Female Business Leader of the Year

Winner: Amanda Azzopardi, Amanda Azzopardi Aesthetics

Highly Commended: Shez Blundell, Liverpool Student Lettings

 

 

City Region Champion sponsored by Liverpool Student Lettings

Winner: Peter Schriewersmann, Onyx Real Estate, Happy Days Group & Hotel Anfield

Highly Commended: Dave Prentice, Everton Football Club

 

 

LCR Business of the Year

Winner: Sterling Plastering Group

Highly Commended: Wyld Sauna

 

 

Innovation Award

Winner: Jayde Spa

Highly Commended: Ecogee

 

 

The Community Award sponsored by Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors 

Winner: The Regenda Group

Highly Commended: Alleyway Strategic Action Plan, One Vision Housing

 

 

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Colin McKeown MBE