Large Affordable Housing Development of the Year

Housing Associations, house builders or councils may enter this award which will recognise a development which has become part of a local community with a well designed home where affordability and desirability must come together. This category is open to a development of more than 100 units which may be part of a larger development.

Please provide details of
• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Small Affordable Housing Development of the Year

Housing Associations, house builders or councils may enter this award which will recognise a development which has become part of a local community with a well designed home where affordability and desirability must come together. This unit is open to a development of less than 100 units which may be part of a larger development.

Please provide details of
• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Apartment of the Year

For flatted developments marketed up to the value of £175,000. Judges will be looking for supporting information which gives an outline on design, layout, and value for money and interior finish.

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• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Architectural Excellence Award

The Architectural Excellence Award will recognise the work of a particular development or commission for a private client. The judges will be looking for innovative design, sustainability and the end result must be a home with design and innovation at its core.

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• Location
• Design
• Use of materials and finish
• Energy efficiency
• Features and specification
• Pricing and incentives
• Landscaping and outlook

Family City Apartment of the Year

Cosmopolitan and chic city living at its finest, this award will celebrate the best of city living. Quality of design and build is important, as is location, interior specification and evidence of marketing ideas.

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• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Shelter Community Partnership of the Year

For projects which draw together the skills of the public and private sectors for the benefit of local communities. The end result may be a development, community facility, residence or service and will show the public and private sector working together for the benefit of local communities.

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• Location
• Design
• Use of materials and finish
• Energy efficiency
• Features and specification
• Pricing and incentives
• Landscaping and outlook

Conversion of the Year

For new build conversions, the renovation and conversion of existing buildings creates some of the most design-rich new property available. Judges will be looking for information on the history of the site, design influences as well as interior specifications.

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• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Whathouse.co.uk Designer House of the Year

This award will recognise a new individual, bespoke luxury property marketed at or above £500,000. We welcome submissions from architects, builders or developers. Location, value for money, quality and design are key, as are innovation, interior features and evidence of a high end specification.

Please provide details of
• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

The Scotsman House of the Year

The affordable family house market is one of the most competitive around and this award will recognise excellence in new build for houses marketed at or below £450,000. Location, value for money, quality and design are key and judges will be looking for evidence of creative marketing, sales incentives and clever thinking.

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• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Large Housebuilder of the Year

This award recognises the major contribution that volume housebuilders play within the industry and is open to housebuilders marketing more than 700 units in 2009.

Please provide details of
• Business planning
• Marketing strategy
• Financial results
• Product overview
• Quality of interior and exterior design
• Customer service/care
• Value for money

Small Housebuilder of the Year

This entry should give a review of activities from a niche builder marketing less than 700 units in 2009. Judges will be looking for evidence of a clearly focused business which knows its customer and its product and evidence of how it makes its mark in a competitive market place.

Please provide details of
• Business planning
• Marketing strategy
• Financial results
• Product overview
• Quality of interior and exterior design
• Customer service/care
• Value for money

Scotland on Sunday Luxury House of the Year

This award will recognise a detached or semi detached property marketed at or above £500,000 and is part of a new development. Location, value for money, quality and design are key, as are innovation, interior features and evidence of a high end specification.

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• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Rural Development of the Year

This category seeks to reward a rural development which has retained the traditional character of the surroundings in its buildings, provides high quality accommodation and is sustainable. Entries should touch upon the rural challenges faced, special materials required, as well as explain how the development has contributed to a rural community.

Please provide details of
• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Sales and Marketing Team of the Year

In 2009, the work of sales and marketing teams has required creativity rarely experienced in the new build industry. Judges will be looking for the unique ways teams are attracting buyers, distinguishing themselves from the competition and creatively marketing their product. Incentives and promotions will also be judged. Internal teams and external advisors are eligible to enter.

Please provide details of
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing strategy and execution
• Biographies of key members of the team
• Client services and after care

Large Housing Association of the Year

Open to Housing Associations managing more than 1000 houses, this award will recognise the work of associations in tenant and property care.

Please provide details of
• Business overview
• Business planning
• Marketing
• The most recent annual report
• Customer care
• Property care

Small Housing Association of the Year

Open to Housing Associations managing less than 1000 houses, this award will recognise the work of associations in tenant and property care.

Please provide details of
• Business overview
• Business planning
• Marketing
• The most recent annual report
• Customer care
• Property care

Waterside Development of the Year

For new developments located next to rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastlines, a waterside home offers benefits which others can’t match. Judges will be looking for information on concept and design as well as evidence of clever marketing.

Please provide details of
• Target market
• Location
• Design
• Features and specification
• Energy efficiency
• Pricing and incentives
• Marketing

Gillespie Macandrew Housebuilder of the Year

The ultimate award in the programme will be presented at the discretion of the judging panel and is not open for entry.