The Guild and its Members Bring Home Gold

On Friday, October 20th, The Guild of Property Professionals achieved an extraordinary three-peat victory, clinching the prestigious ESTAS award for Best Agency Network for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement was based on the collective ratings garnered by participating Guild agents from homeowners across the United Kingdom, utilising the esteemed ESTAS review platform. The Guild’s network amassed a staggering 13,000 ESTAS reviews, boasting an impressive average customer service rating of 96.6%, a testament to the network’s steadfast commitment to excellence.

Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, expressed his elation, stating, “We are delighted to once again receive this accolade, a tribute to our Members’ indispensable contributions to the property industry. We take great satisfaction in knowing that our Members consistently deliver outstanding service to their clients.”

In addition to the Best Agency Network 2023 award, The Guild also walked away with the Supplier Award for Best in Sector 2023, Agency Network as rated by agents, another remarkable achievement. Commenting on the win, McKenzie says, “We are really proud of this award. Our passion lies in supporting independent property professionals, continuously providing them with the tools, services, and support necessary for thriving and delivering exceptional customer service, regardless of market conditions. Our primary objective is to empower our network to excel, expand their market presence, enhance revenue, reduce costs, and maintain compliance – these core principles guide our organisational decisions.”

The 20th anniversary of the ESTAS marks their dedication to spotlighting some of the finest estate and letting agents in the UK, exclusively determined by feedback from customers who rate the service levels delivered by agents at the end of property transactions. At the event, Guild Members garnered a total of 137 ESTAS accolades, including gold, silver, and bronze awards, as well as numerous regional and Best in Postcode honours. The coveted title of Guild Agent of the Year 2023 was awarded to C residential. See the full list of winners at the bottom of this blog.

McKenzie acknowledged the numerous challenges faced over the past year, including economic pressures, interest rate hikes, and the cost-of-living crisis, which impacted countless households. He commended agents for rising to the occasion and assisting people in their moves. “The ESTAS provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable work done by so many agents over the past year and celebrate property professionals who have excelled in providing exceptional service to their clients. The fact that these winners are chosen solely based on the service they deliver makes the ESTAS even more special. There is no greater honour in the industry than receiving an award judged by such high standards,” he added.

Simon Brown, Founder of the ESTAS, emphasised the importance of prioritising customer service within the industry. He noted, “Over the last 20 years what we’ve created goes way beyond an annual awards ceremony. ESTAS is now a community of likeminded property professionals all focused on one mission – to deliver the best possible service they can to their clients. The ESTAS review and awards platform plays a vital role in building consumer trust.”

McKenzie concluded by celebrating the fantastic achievement of Guild Members being recognised at the ESTAS, highlighting their unwavering commitment to excellence in customer service.

Full list of winning Guild Members;
Adams & Jones Estate Agents – Lutterworth
Best In Postcode

Adams & Jones Estate Agents – Market Harborough
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award East Midlands
Landlords Regional Award East Midlands (Leics, Northants, Rut)

Adams Estate Agents Runcorn
Best In Postcode

Adams Estate Agents Stockton Heath
Best In Postcode

Adams Estate Agents Widnes
Best In Postcode
People Award – Neil Barrett

Andrew Coulson Property Sales & Lettings
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award North East

Anthony Flint
Best In Postcode

Barbers Market Drayton
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award West Midlands

Barbers Wellington
Best In Postcode

Belgarum
Best In Postcode

Bentons
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award East Midlands
Tenants Regional Award East Midlands

C residential
Best In Postcode
Guild Agent Of The Year
Sales Grand Prix – Best Estate Agent Office In The Uk 2023
Sales Regional Award West Midlands
Working Together Better
Chelton Brown Northampton
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award East Midlands
Tenants Regional Award East Midlands

Clifton & Co Estate Agents Hartley
Best In Postcode

Comyn & James
Best In Postcode

Cook Residential
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Southern
People Award – Katrina Kirk
Cooke & Co
Best In Postcode

Corbens
Best In Postcode

Drivers & Norris
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award London (North)
Landlords Regional Award London (North)
Tenants Regional Award London (North)
Ferndown Estates
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award West Midlands

Fortnam Smith & Banwell Charmouth
Best In Postcode

Foundation Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

George David & Co
Best In Postcode

Graham Butt Estate Agents Littlehampton
Best In Postcode

Graham Butt Estate Agents Rustington
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award South East

Greenwoods Property Centre
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award South West

Harris Shields Collection
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award Yorkshire

Heather & Lay Estate Agents Falmouth
Best In Postcode

Home Finders Swindon
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award Southern
Tenants Regional Award Southern

Homesearch Limited
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award London West
Tenants Regional Award London West

Hunter Campbell Ballyclare
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award N Ireland

James Millard Independent Estate Agents Westerham
Best In Postcode

Kingham Property Specialists
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award N Ireland

Kingsleigh Estate Agents
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award South East (Essex)

Lamborn & Hill
Best In Postcode

Living Spaces
Best In Postcode

Lumley Estates
Best In Postcode

M&M Estate And Letting Agent
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award South East
Tenants Regional Award South East

Millers Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

Morris Marshall & Poole Aberystwyth
Best In Postcode
Morris Marshall & Poole Llanidloes
Best In Postcode

Morris Marshall & Poole Llanidloes
Best In Postcode
Morris Marshall & Poole Newtown
Best In Postcode

Morris Marshall & Poole Tywyn
Best In Postcode

Morris Marshall & Poole Welshpool
Best In Postcode

Mundys Property Services Market Rasen
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award East Midlands
Nest Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

Newby & Co Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

Norman F Brown Bedale
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Yorkshire (North)
People Award – Simon Davies

Northgate Estate Agents
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award North East
Landlords Regional Award North East
Tenants Regional Award North East
Paul Fenton Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

Peter Morgan Bridgend
Best In Postcode

Peter Morgan Maesteg
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales South

Peter Morgan Neath
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales South
Landlords Regional Award Wales
Tenants Regional Award Wales
Property People (North Belfast)
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award N Ireland
Tenants Regional Award N Ireland

Renton & Parr
Best In Postcode

Robert Leech Estate Agents Reigate
Best In Postcode

Shinerocks
Best In Postcode

Stephen Tew Estate Agents
Best In Postcode

Taylor & Co
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales South

Taylor Milburn
Best In Postcode

Taylor Robinson Estate Agents
Best In Postcode
Landlords Regional Award South East (Sussex)
Tenants Regional Award South East (Sussex)
People Award – Ben Cannon
Town & Country Southern
Best In Postcode

Tylers Property Partnership Histon
Best In Postcode

Tylers Property Partnership Newmarket
Best In Postcode

White & Guard Bishops Waltham
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Southern

Whitehornes Banner Cross
Best In Postcode

Wilkes-Green & Hill
Best In Postcode

Williams & Goodwin The Property People Bangor
Best In Postcode

Williams & Goodwin The Property People Holyhead
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales North

Williams & Goodwin The Property People Llangefni
Best In Postcode

Williams Estates Denbigh
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales North
Landlords Regional Award Wales

Williams Estates Mold
Best In Postcode

Williams Estates Prestatyn
Best In Postcode
Sales Regional Award Wales North
Landlords Regional Award Wales
Tenants Regional Award Wales
Williams Estates Rhyl
Best In Postcode

Williams Estates Ruthin
Best In Postcode

Wood & Pilcher Crowborough
Best In Postcode

Wood & Pilcher Heathfield
Best In Postcode

Wood & Pilcher Tunbridge Wells
Best In Postcode

Woodhead Oswestry Sales & Lettings
Best In Postcode

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