The champions of the Welsh property industry were officially crowned on Thursday evening at the glittering 2026 Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA).
Held at the iconic Hilton Hotel in Cardiff, the event brought together the nation’s top agencies to celebrate excellence and innovation in what has proven to be the most competitive year in the ceremony’s history.
The winners of the 2026 Welsh Estate Agency Awards are as follows:
Residential Estate Agency of the Year
- Winner: Cardigan Bay Properties
- Silver Award Winner: Harris & Birt
Residential Lettings Agency of the Year
- Winner: Perfect Pads
- Silver Award Winner: FBM Estate & Lettings Agents
Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year
- Winner: Dawsons Estate Agents Ltd
- Silver Award Winner: VKY Lettings
Mortgage Broker/Introducer of the Year
- Winner: Affinity Financial
- Silver Award Winner: Cariad Mortgage Solutions
Female Estate Agent of the Year
- Winner: Melanie Anderson & Carly O’Rourke (co-winners)
- Silver Award Winner: Leanne Howlin
Male Estate Agent of the Year
- Winner: Harrison Cole
- Silver Award Winner: Chris Abraham
Young Estate Agent of the Year
- Winner: Olivia Rees
- Silver Award Winner: Matthew Griffiths
Small Agency of the Year
- Winner: Cardigan Bay Properties
- Silver Award Winner: Avenue Property Management & Lettings
Multi-Agency of the Year
- Winner: Dawsons Estate Agents
- Silver Award Winner: FBM Estate & Lettings Agents
Technological & Innovative Agency of the Year
- Winner: Mr Homes Estate Agents
- Silver Award Winner: Beacons Real Estate
Social Media/PR Campaign of the Year
- Winner: Beacons Real Estate
- Silver Award Winner: Fine & Country – Swansea
Employer of the Year
- Winner: The Anderson Group
- Silver Award Winner: Swihart-Rees Associates Ltd
Surveyor of the Year
- Winner: Structural Surveys
- Silver Award Winner: Harris & Birt
Welsh Estate Agency Champion 2026: Mr Homes Estate Agents
Wesley Skene, Founder of the Welsh Estate Agency Awards, commented: “The 2026 awards have seen an unprecedented level of interest, with the volume and calibre of entries making this our most competitive year to date. Every winner has truly earned their place amongst the elite. This celebration of talent would not be possible without the incredible support of all our sponsors; their commitment to the Welsh property sector is what allows us to continue shining a light on the outstanding work being done across the nation.”
The 2026 ceremony was made possible by a collective of industry-leading sponsors. The event was proud to name Dezrez as its Exclusive Feature Sponsor, supported by a prestigious group of event sponsors including JCP Solicitors, Hannah McCartan Consultancy, Swansea Building Society, Key Home Staging, Think Acquisition, and Flawless Cleaning. These organisations represent the essential legal, financial, and operational infrastructure that drives the Welsh housing market forward.
