McCartneys Awards
Our dedication to providing outstanding experiences has earned us recognition for going above and beyond. Explore the honors that highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence, exceptional service, and innovative solutions.
The Rural Business Awards Midlands
McCartneys LLP are proud to take home the win for the Best Rural Professional Services Business in the West Midlands. Jenny Layton Mills, Rural Chartered Surveyor at the Knighton branch said “Winning the award for the Best Rural Professional Services Business in the West Midlands is a testament to the hard work of our team, who are always prepared to go the extra mile for our clients. We are proud that our hard work and dedication has been recognised with this prestigious award.”
Excellence in Leadership & Management Award
McCartneys LLP collected the Excellence in Leadership and Management Award at the annual Powys Business Awards. Tom Carter, partner and chair of the company’s property department, said: “We are overwhelmed and very proud to win this award which was unexpected.”
Regional – Wales Agency of the Year Winner
McCartneys LLP picked up the Gold Winner award for the Wales Agency of the Year Award. The judges said: We were impressed with the quality of the operation and the realisation that you have to move forward. They have presented many examples of technological innovation, combining old school estate agency with modern technology such as drone videos and 3D virtual tours.
Best Real Estate Agency Welshpool
McCartneys LLP have just won The British Property Awards for Best Estate Agent in Welshpool. The judging panel said, “Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels.” McCartneys have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year at our lavish ceremony in central London.
Insolvency & Business Asset Auction House of the Year
The National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA) annual awards
recognise excellence and outstanding achievement across the profession is we were delighted to win the Insolvency & Business Asset Auction House of the Year 2015 award. Phil Arnold, president of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA), said: “This event is an industry institute. Now in its fifth year, it’s a great way for us to show off and congratulate the great work conducted by valuers and auctioneers across the whole business. We were extremely impressed with this year’s entrants – the standard was very high.”
Best Estate Agency Wales
McCartneys LLP have also scooped ‘Best Estate Agency Wales’ at the prestigious Sunday Times Estate Agent Awards.
The award judges’ report said: “McCartneys operates in a tough market; the offices are spread over a large area of mid Wales. “Every member of the team works hard to ensure their knowledge and expertise reflects these variations, and that they are able to meet customer expectations, whether they’re based in town or more rural areas, and whether they’re selling a one bed flat or a farm with hundreds of acres.”
Best Real Estate Agency United Kingdom
McCartneys LLP have been recognised as some of the best property professionals in the world, having won the title of ‘Best Real Estate Agency in United Kingdom’, property’s highest accolade, at the International Property Awards.
The awards have been running for 22 years and are the world’s largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised programme. In 2015, it received more than 2000 entries from over 110 countries.
Judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts. Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.
Best Real Estate Agency West Midlands
The initial stages of the International Property Awards saw McCartneys LLP with Phipps & Pritchard scoop two awards, one being Best Real Estate Agency Marketing West Midlands. Winners were chosen after a meticulous scoring process, covering every aspect of the property business. The judges not only looked for the most impressive and innovative real estate companies, they also examine their services, background and marketing strategies. They were impressed with the company’s websites and robust marketing strategy for every property on its books.
Best Real Estate Agency Shropshire
The second award won at the International Property Awards was Best Real Estate Agency Shropshire. As a result of the win, McCartneys LLP went forward to the International Best Agency Awards, which saw them win Best Real Estate Agency UK.
At this regional stage, the judges took all of the 5 star award winners and nominated the highest scoring to go onto the next stage. McCartneys with Phipps & Pritchard were one of just three that were picked to go forward for the UK at The International Property Awards. The success in these awards is testament to the committed of staff across the firm, who daily strive to provide the very highest levels of customer service.
Other Departments
McCartneys provides diverse services, including estate agency, property management, fine art auctions, rural professional services, and planning and development. Our expert team offers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, ensuring exceptional service across all our departments.
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Property
Delivering expert guidance and support for all your property transactions and management needs.
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Livestock
Providing comprehensive livestock services, including weekly primestock sales, store sales, pedigree sales, and private dairy cattle exchanges.
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Fine Art & Antiques
We hold monthly auctions and offer free item valuations by appointment, with no obligation to sell.
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Equine
Join our premier horse sales in Brecon and Worcester, featuring top facilities and convenient access for buyers and sellers.
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Latest Insights
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When hard work doesn’t go unnoticed…
The past couple of weeks have been tough. Chains under pressure. Deadlines tight. Plenty of moving parts. But while things have felt intense, Julie our Sales Negotiator has been quietly holding it all together. Constant updates Reassuring vendors Keeping chains intact Solving problems before they become disasters And the results? Over the last two […]
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Small Grants Efficiency – Now Open
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Collective Land & Property Auctions 2026
Our 2026 Collective Land & Property Auction dates are now confirmed Join us at The Salwey Arms, Wooferton, Ludlow. Contact us to enter property or register interest. McCartneys | Offices
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Management Training Day
Management Training Day Everyday is a school day and last week was no exception when our Management team were at our head office in Ludlow. We enjoyed an engaging day of structured learning from Danton HR. Enhancing our skills, knowledge, competence whilst developing new skills. Standing L-R: Peter Elkington, Duncan Roke (Danton HR), Joanna […]
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Fine Art Sale Report
Fine Art Sale Report – 22nd January 2026 McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room reports a typically smaller sale of 350 lots for January. However, results were very buoyant generally with enthusiastic bidding both in the room and on the internet platforms. Join us for the next sale on 19th February 2026 – Entries are invited […]
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Historic Architecture
There’s something quietly powerful about historic architecture. Not just the way it looks, but the way it feels. These buildings weren’t designed to impress at speed. They invite you to slow down—notice the hand-cut stone, the uneven glass, the worn thresholds shaped by centuries of footsteps. Every detail carries memory, craft, and human touch. What […]
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Our first Evening of Advice at Ludlow
An Evening of Advice – A Topical Farming Update We were delighted to host our first Evening of Advice at the Ox Pasture, Ludlow. The event offered a valuable overview of recent and upcoming Inheritance Tax changes, explored from both a solicitor’s and accountant’s perspective. Guests also enjoyed a light-hearted and insightful case study […]
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Appointment as Official Auctioneers
Appointment as Official Auctioneers for the British Spotted Pony Society McCartneys is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Auctioneers for the British Spotted Pony Society. This exciting collaboration will see a dedicated showcase of quality spotted ponies within the September Equine sale at Worcester, bringing together the Society’s breed expertise with McCartneys’s long-established […]
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