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New Awards Programme Launched for Brokerage Estate Agents

A new awards programme focused on self-employed and brokerage-based estate agents has opened for nominations. The inaugural Personal Estate Agency Awards will take place in October 2026 at Edgbaston Park Hotel in Birmingham.

The awards are designed for estate and lettings professionals working within brokerage models, a sector that has grown as more agents move away from traditional high street agency structures. Nominations are open until 31 July 2026, and entry is free for individuals, colleagues, brokerage firms, and teams.

Award categories will include estate agency, lettings, customer service, marketing, social media, community engagement, and emerging talent. An independent judging panel will assess entries, with judges drawn from compliance, recruitment, sales progression, coaching, and PropTech sectors.

The awards represent the first dedicated recognition programme for the personal estate agency sector, which operates separately from conventional high street agencies. The launch comes as the property sector continues to adapt to changing business models, with self-employed agents increasingly choosing brokerage arrangements.