Cardiff Property Awards 2023 Showguide by MediaClash

10 NOVEMBER 2023

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WELCOME THE CARDIFF PROPERTY AWARDS ARE HERE

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. 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

TODAY’S MENU

• 1 2pm Drinks Reception • 1 2.45pm Introductory remarks • 1 pm Lunch • 2 .30pm Awards, hosted by Tayo Oguntonade • 4 pm-onwards Drinks in the bar

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TAYO OGUNTONADE

s an experienced property expert, investor, influencer and fully qualified mortgage advisor through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Tayo Oguntonade uses his expertise to break down complex and relevant property topics. He can be seen presenting The Great House Giveaway on Channel 4, which won best daytime programme at the BAFTAs, RTS and Broadcast Awards, and he has also been nominated for best debut presenter at the Edinburgh Television Festival. Tayo joined the presenting team on Channel 4 show Key to a Fortune, the series re-unites families with homes – and relatives they didn’t know they had. He also offers his expert advice on Steph’s Packed Lunch, Rip Off Britain, Watchdog, BBC News, and Morning Live. Since investing in property and his interest in finance, Tayo has dedicated his time and knowledge to helping everyone from first time buyers to experienced investors goals within the property market. He was selected to be in the Top 25 Entrepreneurs to watch list, which is run by UK Black Business Week and sponsored by HSBC.

GREG INGHAM

reg Ingham co-founded and owns MediaClash with his wife Jane. MediaClash is media business established in 2006. It produces nearly 100 events a year, led by the Cardiff Life Awards, Cardiff Property Awards and equivalents in Bristol, Bath and Exeter, plus conferences and networking lunches. It also publishes Bristol Life and Bath Life magazines. Greg created and runs EntreConf, the region’s leading conference for entrepreneurs and also the EntreConf Awards. He has advised a diverse range of media, tech and legal companies; founded and runs Creative Bath; and chaired the Theatre Royal Bath. He was previously the chief exec of Future Publishing and started as a business journalist. He can be reached via greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk.

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THE JUDGES Please note: Judges are recused from judging categories where they have any conflict of interest

AMY BEACHAM, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WSP UK Amy is a Cardiff based civil engineer and holds the position of Associate Director at WSP UK. Her professional focus is on delivering development infrastructure services across a diverse range of sectors, including residential development, healthcare, education, leisure, and urban regeneration. Amy’s expertise and commitment to sustainable design has helped create greener and more sustainable developments.

CARL GOUGH, GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, CARGO ® INTERIORS

With a passion for transforming workspaces, Carl specialises in creating innovative and functional environments tailored to the evolving needs of the modern workforce. As the driving force behind CARGO® Interiors, he pioneers cutting-edge solutions that redefine office aesthetics and functionality. Under his leadership, CARGO® Interiors continues to shape the future of work, one innovative design at a time.

CAROLINE VANNER, CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, VANNER CONSULTING

Caroline founded Vanner Consulting in 2020 after identifying a gap in the market for a new home residential consultancy providing design, project management and marketing services for clients’ housing projects, all under one roof. Since then, Caroline has built an impressive client base and has been involved in a number of prestigious construction projects across South Wales.

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ELLIOT T HOOPER-NASH, DIRECTOR, JEFFREYROSS

Elliott has worked in the sales industry for over 20 years and been part of JeffreyRoss for the last 14 years looking after the sales, rental, and marketing side of the business. Before joining the family business, he worked for five years in construction for a global company, Hilti, that specialises in construction sales and detailed on site specifications.

JENNIFER BUTCHER, SENIOR PARTNER, ACUITY LAW

Jennifer has a long-time passion for property, having graduated with an MA in Architecture from Edinburgh University before qualifying as a solicitor at a prominent UK law firm. She has amassed over a decade of property experience, specialising in complex and high-value commercial and residential property claims. Jennifer is recognised by both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for her prowess in property litigation.

KATHRYN WILLIAMS, FOUNDER, OWNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEW PLANNING

Kathryn Williams is managing director of KEW Planning and has over 18 years’ experience working on private and public sector projects. She is a dynamic and dedicated person and is involved in all projects at KEW Planning. The company offers a unique service assisting local authorities in resourcing major applications.

STEPHEN BRUNKER, SENIOR ASSOCIATE, GAUNT FRANCIS ARCHITECTS

Stephen joined Gaunt Francis in 2008 and has played a leading role in building the practice’s reputation as a specialist in retirement living. As part of a talented and dedicated team, Stephen has helped to secure planning consent for over 1,600 units and 1.6 million square feet of award-winning retirement communities.

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OUR FINALISTS ARCHITECT

AHR ARCHITECTS works with clients across a variety of sectors and is one of the UK’s longest standing architecture and building consultancy practices. ahr.co.uk | @weareahr ATKINSRÉALIS provides high-quality and agile multi-disciplinary design consultancy, and delivers cutting-edge projects from its Cardiff studio. atkinsrealis.com | @atkinsrealis PENTAN ARCHITECTS practises in residential projects with a passion for sustainable environments that are fit for modern life, impacting the environment as little as possible. pentan.co.uk | @pentanarchitect RIO ARCHITECTS produces inspiring and fresh architecture, interior design and masterplans to create extraordinary buildings, places and spaces. rioarchitects.com | @rioarchitects

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORED BY DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

AMBER VISTA, SILVER CRESCENT is a high-end transformation of the old shopping parade, creating a destination where the local community can eat, shop and socialise. ambervista.co.uk | @silvercrescentdevelopments COLEG GWENT, ATKINSRÉALIS is one of Wales’ largest and top performing further and higher education colleges offering a range of fulltime and part-time courses and apprenticeships. atkinsrealis.com | @atkinsrealis UK MANUFACTURING AND R&D CENTRE, TREBOR DEVELOPMENTS is a development and expansion scheme to provide a state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing centre, housing up to 750 staff. trebordevelopments.co.uk | @trebordevelop

CONSULTANCY SPONSORED BY MARSH COMMERCIAL

CARNEYSWEENEY provides dynamic planning advice and securing deliverable consents across England and Wales. carneysweeney.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/carneysweeney CURTINS develops new and sustainable engineering solutions, designed to enhance and deliver lasting good to the community. curtins.com | @wearecurtins GELAR PROPERTY works across the retail, healthcare, fitness and leisure industries, offering strategic property asset management advice to start-ups and national brands. gelarproperty.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/gelar-property 8 I CARDIFFPROPERTYAWARDS

MODE CONSULT provides project management and quantity surveying services in the construction industry, focusing on growth and consistency. modeconsult.com | @modeconsult SAVILLS CARDIFF PLANNING & ECONOMICS advises and guides clients through the various, and often complex, aspects of planning processes. savills.co.uk | @savills

CONTRACTOR

CARDIFF GARDEN ROOMS designs and builds bespoke luxury garden offices, gyms and living areas for clients based on their needs and requirements. cardiffgardenrooms.co.uk | @cdfgardenrooms CLOCKWORK is a forward-thinking building and maintenance company, streamlining operations with a client-centric approach. clockwork.property | @clockworkpm

DEVELOPER

EDENSTONE GROUP is an independentlyowned housebuilding group, which includes a social partnerships arm as well as its mainstream private housing operation. edenstonehomes.com | @edenstonegroup LOVE INVESTMENTS delivers and invests in multiple mixed-use schemes including refurbishments and new build residential and commercial properties. loveinvestments.co.uk | @loveinvestments PLATFORM_ is a fully integrated investor, developer, and asset manager of professionally managed, build-to-rent properties across the UK. platform.life | @platform_life SILVER CRESCENT is an ambitious property development company based in Cardiff, enriching lives with every property it builds. silvercrescent.co.uk | @silvercrescentdevelopments

WILLIS CONSTRUCTION prides itself on its commitment to help in achieving sustainable communities and strives to reinforce the aims of clients. willisconstruction.co.uk | @willisconstruct1986

COWORKING SPACES SPONSORED BY CARDIFF LIFE

BIZSPACE CARDIFF offers flexible office solutions tailored to businesses and fosters a collaborative ecosystem where professionals can thrive. bizspace.co.uk/spaces/cardiff | @bizspaceuk CLOCKWISE CARDIFF provides well-designed, contemporary private offices, shared workspaces, and meeting rooms with flexible membership plans. work-clockwise.com | @workclockwise

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EMPLOYER

FINANCIAL

ATKINSRÉALIS provides high-quality and agile multi-disciplinary design consultancy, and delivers cutting-edge projects from its Cardiff studio. atkinsrealis.com | @atkinsrealis

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES funds residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes, providing short-term development finance to project developers. developmentbank.wales | @devbankwales

CURTINS develops new and sustainable engineering solutions, designed to enhance and deliver lasting good to the community. curtins.com | @wearecurtins

MONMOUTHSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY COMMERCIAL LENDING offers saving and mortgage services, helping businesses with development and investment property funding. monbs.com | linkedin.com/company/monmouthshire-building-society

PENTAN ARCHITECTS practices in residential projects with a passion for sustainable environments that are fit for modern life, impacting the environment as little as possible. pentan.co.uk | @pentanarchitect SAVILLS CARDIFF PLANNING & ECONOMICS advises and guides clients through the various, and often complex, aspects of planning processes. savills.co.uk | @savills THE SERAPH GROUP specialises in residential, commercial and block management, as well as many aspects of property maintenance. seraph.pm | @seraph_property

PRINCIPALITY COMMERCIAL delivers personalised solutions for commercial property funding, helping communities throughout Wales to grow and thrive. principality.co.uk/commercial | @principalitybs

INTERIOR DESIGNER

ATHENA INTERIORS offers comprehensive interior design services to both residential and commercial clients, creating beautiful and functional spaces. athenainteriors.co.uk | @athena_interior DESIGN MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP delivers projects within the leisure, hospitality and healthcare industries by implementing innovative and practical design. designmanagementpartnership.com | @dmp_cardiff DI ORO INTERIORS is a Cardiff-based luxury interior design studio specialising in high-end residential projects. diorointeriors.co.uk | @diorointeriors HYGGE & CWTCH DESIGN STUDIO creates home and garden designs for simple and beautiful living, inspired by a Scandi aesthetic. hyggeandcwtch.com | @hyggeandcwtchstudio OWEN ASSOCIATES INTERIORS delivers interior design projects within the residential and hospitality sectors which meet the clients’ aspirations and budget. owenassociates.co.uk/interiors | @owenassociatesinteriors

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LEGAL

PROPERTY AGENT