Amid all the doom and gloom hitting the headlines in recent months, the results of the Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2008 have just been revealed. These awards are linked to the world’s largest property competition and a number of this year’s winners will be chosen to represent the UK at the finals in the USA this November.

One of the most successful agents in the UK awards was Ward & Partners who won in the category of Best Estate Agency for Kent. The trophy will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on October 31.

Having been given this high recommendation, Ward & Partners is now entitled to display the Daily Mail UK Property Awards’ logo.

This symbol of excellence will be recognised by the public who are becoming increasingly well informed and discerning about the properties they seek to buy.

Entries were judged by a panel of independent professionals, chaired by Eric Pickles, Shadow Secretary of State. Their collective knowledge of the property industry is second to none and unsurpassed by any other property awards.

All in all, there are 21 categories and up to two of the most outstanding entries in each category are given a four-star award, while the best entry receives a five-star. But the success story doesn’t end there – every five-star winner’s entry will then be re-examined to determine who is to go forward for the ultimate World’s Best Award. These outstanding international accolades will be announced in America on November 10.

"I am delighted to learn that we have once again received recognition at the Daily Mail Property Awards following our amazing five star win for Kent last year we have now been informed we have won an award this year as well," said Aldo Sotgiu, managing director of Ward & Partners North and East Kent.

"These awards not only represent the most prestigious awards which are given for our industry, they are, I believe, among the fairest in terms of our performance and service as they are judged by a panel of independent property and media experts."

"I am determined that our team remains as focused so that we can aim for a hat-trick by winning yet another award next year."

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