Property company: Henry Boot Developments
Henry Boot Developments lifted the property company trophy for Yorkshire and the North East in Estates Gazette’s regional awards earlier this year.
The media-shy Sheffield-based developer has been rewarded by EG‘s readers for quietly getting on with the job, not only with projects in Yorkshire and the North East, but around the country.
Jeff Pearey, lead director for North East at Jones Lang LaSalle, says: “Henry Boot ranks as one of the most active property developers in the region. They are straightforward to deal with and have a very sensible approach to the opportunities in our marketplace.”
Experience no doubt counts for a lot in a tough property market environment and weak economy, but the company has been around for a long time. It can trace its history back to 1886, so it has a recession or two under its belt.
Managing director David Anderson says: “We are proud to have received the regional award from Estates Gazette, which is a credit to our team. Over the next 12 months, Henry Boot will continue to fund and build its diverse range of development opportunities.”
Property adviser: Sanderson Weatherall
The trophy cabinet at Sanderson Weatherall’s HQ must be groaning under weight of glass and metal wear.
The firm, which this year extended its reach into the South West by opening an office in Bristol, has yet again picked up EG’s property adviser award its activity in Yorkshire and the North East.
“It’s great to have won an EG award for the eighth year running as we are one of the only independent firms to be in the pickings,” says Andrew Ellis, managing partner at Sanderson Weatherall. “Our staff and colleagues are the secret of our success, together with our ‘Go for it’ northern approach.”
Clients agree. Guy Illingworth of CTP says: “We brought Sanderson Weatherall on board to provide a boost to the agency team at The Avenue, Newton Aycliffe.
The result has been a brand new letting and a further unit under offer within a very short timescale, which, given the current market conditions, is marvellous.”
