WhatHouse? Awards 2026

The best and biggest event in British housebuilding

20^th November 2026 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London

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46 years of raising the bar for UK housebuilding

For over four decades, the WhatHouse? Awards have brought together senior leaders, developers, housing associations and supply chain partners to set the standard for UK housebuilding. Now the industry’s most respected day, the Awards return to London’s West End in 2026 for an afternoon of unrivalled networking, connection and celebration at one of the capital’s most prestigious venues.

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Winners get more than just a trophy – they receive a level of publicity and reputational advancement among industry peers and with customers.
Shelley West
Group Sales & Marketing Director, City & Country – four bronze wins in 2025
Being named Housebuilder of the Year 2023 has been a huge benefit to the business. It has helped us grow our business, be selected for land bids, helped us on financing projects, and given us great recognition among the people we deal with. Last but not least, it has attracted customers to our products and enabled us to achieve selling prices that others only aspire to, making us a best-in-class performer.
Andy Hill OBE
Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Hill Group – 2023 Housebuilder of the Year
The WhatHouse? Awards can only be described as a premier event, combining a memorable day with invaluable recognition of Britain’s best new homes, showcasing excellence and innovation while championing quality and inspiring industry-wide pride.
Angus Macdonald
Founder, Galion – 2024 Best Small Housebuilder
I believe this award will play a key role in realising our vision and strengthening brand awareness among our stakeholders. It will also help us attract and retain top talent while enhancing our reputation with customers.
Sean Ellis
Managing Director, Fernham Homes – 2025 Best Small Housebuilder
Winning the WhatHouse? Award for Housebuilder Of The Year is the ultimate independent validation of our commitment to build sustainable homes in desirable locations and make a genuine difference to our customers’ lives. It provides our buyers with the assurance that they are buying a home from one of the best builders in the UK.
Suzanne Aplin
Group Sales & Marketing Director, Weston Homes – 2025 Housebuilder of the Year
The WhatHouse? Awards are the pinnacle of the housebuilding industry. There are so many amazing attendees who are at the top of their game, and to be a part of that is a dream come true.
Sophie Horgan
Managing Director, Horgan Homes – 2023 Best Small Housebuilder
We were incredibly proud to achieve the WhatHouse? ‘Best Retirement Developer’ Gold Award for a second year running in 2024, underlining the strength of our business, the quality of our product and the positive change we strive for on behalf of our sector. Awards like this are what we strive for – they’re our industry’s biggest accolade.
Spencer J McCarthy
Chairman and CEO, Churchill Living – 2024 Best Retirement Homes Gold
Awards like this shine a spotlight on companies like ours that are committed to building better homes, and it was incredibly motivating for our team to see that vision celebrated on a national stage.
James Pritchett
Communications Manager, Greencore Homes – 2024 Best Sustainable Development

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The WhatHouse? Awards bring the whole industry together for the one day in the calendar that matters. Over 1,300 senior leaders gather for unrivalled networking and peer connection, while enjoying five-star hospitality and a celebrity host at one of London’s most prestigious venues.

Seats are limited, so secure your place now, before it’s too late.

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2026 sponsor packages – limited availability

Sponsorship opportunities for the WhatHouse? Awards 2026 are open.

With over 1,300 of the most senior housebuilding professionals in one place, at one time, there is no better day to get your company seen. Sponsor the Awards to put your business front and centre, and align your brand with the best and biggest event in UK housebuilding.

Availability is limited, and categories are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Watch 2025’s highlights

Held on 21 November 2025 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, the 45th WhatHouse? Awards welcomed over 1,300 senior housebuilding professionals to a prestigious lunchtime gala, hosted by Gabby Logan.

With categories spanning every scale and specialism, the awards celebrated outstanding quality across all parts of the new homes industry, including Build to Rent, later living, luxury homes, energy-efficient housing, placemaking and regeneration. Watch highlights from the day, hear from winners and sponsors, and see why the WhatHouse? Awards continue to set the benchmark for excellence in UK housebuilding.

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Winning is only the start

Whether you build 30 homes a year or 3,000, a WhatHouse? Award is a prestigious stamp of quality that carries weight long after the ceremony is over. Independent, rigorous and respected, it’s proof that what you build is among the best in the UK.

2026 Award entries are now closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a winner this November. With the whole industry in one place at one time, it’s the room that matters for making new connections, building new opportunities and getting your business seen.

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