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iamproperty Co-Founders Receive Honorary Degrees from Northumbria University

Jamie Cooke and Ben Ridgway, co-founders of proptech business iamproperty, have been awarded honorary degrees by Northumbria University. The recognition is for their contributions to the property and technology sectors.

Cooke and Ridgway each received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law. Both studied at Northumbria University, with Ridgway completing a degree in real estate management and Cooke in estate management. The pair met during their studies and launched iamproperty in 2009 with support from the university.

The awards also acknowledge their contribution to the economic and social development of the North East. Since its founding, iamproperty has grown from a two-person start-up to a team of over 750 people across the UK, supporting more than 7,000 estate agency branches.

This recognition highlights the impact of proptech innovation on the UK property sector, particularly for letting agents and inventory clerks who work closely with technology-driven solutions.