Celebrating Awards & In The News
Since we started our business in February 2021 we have been shortlisted for many awards across the industry and beyond, and have won some too, making us a multi-award-winning estate agency business across West Wales.
Please see below the full details of all the awards we have been shortlisted for, past, present and still to come, plus the ones we have won. Please also see links to news articles about our business written over the years:
Awards in 2025:
The Welsh Estate Agency Awards:
Residential Estate Agency of the Year – WINNERS
The Welsh Estate Agency Awards: Estate Agent of the Year, Helen Worrall – Nominated
News Features in 2025
The Welsh town named one of the coolest postcodes in the UK
It’s the only Welsh entry in a list of 11 by The Sunday Times and boasts independent businesses, a beach coastal walks and more, but do you agree?
The Welsh town named one of the coolest postcodes in the UK | Wales Online
Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers, report says
Wales is the most difficult part of Great Britain for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder in their local area, according to new data.
A home affordability index report published by Skipton Group building society found six out of the 10 least affordable areas of Britain were in Wales.
Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers – BBC News
Finalists Named for 2025 Welsh Estate Agency Awards
The Welsh Estate Agency Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards.
Finalists Named for 2025 Welsh Estate Agency Awards
Farmhouse with six acres of land for sale in Newport
The traditional stone-fronted house is located on the outskirts of Newport, within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and is being sold through estate agents Cardigan Bay Properties.
Farmhouse with six acres of land for sale in Newport | Western Telegraph
Cardigan Bay Properties wins a Welsh national award
Cardigan Bay Properties won one of the top awards at the Welsh Estate Agency Awards in Cardiff when it took home the prestigious Residential Estate Agency of the Year award.
Cardigan Bay Properties wins a Welsh national award | Tivyside Advertiser
Ceredigion estate agent wins top industry award | Cambrian News
Winners of inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards announced – Herald.Wales
You don’t expect to see a retro 1960’s home sat in a field in rural Wales
It’s cool and it’s retro but there’s so much more to this 1960s house than you expect including the location and the garden.
You don’t expect to see a retro 1960’s home sat in a field in rural Wales – Wales Online
It has its own bluebell woods and stream in one of Wales’ blessed locations
The farmhouse also has a stunning barn, charming cottageand potential for a thriving rural retreat and wedding business
It has its own bluebell woods and stream in one of Wales’ blessed locations – Wales Online
Estate agency launches new office in Aberporth after strong growth
A Cardigan-based estate agency, which was established during the Covid-19 pandemic, has moved to new offices in Aberporth – a year before the move was originally planned.
Cardigan Bay Properties was launched in 2021 by local mums Helen Worrall and Tania Dutnell.
Estate agency launches new office in Aberporth after strong growth | Insider Media
Cardigan Bay Properties open new office in Aberporth | Tivyside Advertiser
Pandemic-born estate agency opens new office – Property Industry Eye
Cardigan Bay Properties open new office in Aberporth | Tivyside Advertiser
Awards in 2024:
EA Masters – Best Estate Agent Guide
Excellent Rating for Sales – Cardigan Bay Properties has been assessed alongside 99.6% of estate agents in the country and has been awarded An Excellent Rating for Sales.
The Negotiator Awards 2024
Regional – Wales – BRONZE WINNER
Estate Agency of the Year (Small) – FINALIST
The results were announced on Friday 29th November 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane.
Property Week – Resi Awards 2024
Sales and Letting Agency of the Year – FINALIST
SME UK Enterprise Awards
Best Independent Estate Agent 2024 – Ceredigion – WINNER
News Features in 2024
Crymych smallholding with farmhouse up for sale for £795,000
A five-bedroom farmhouse in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is on the market for £795,000.The property, known as Ffynnonfelin, is listed by Cardigan Bay Properties.
https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/24846286.crymych-smallholding-farmhouse-sale-795-000
Cardigan Bay Properties is celebrating success in the prestigious Negotiator Awards and Best Estate Agent Guide
WEST WALES estate agent, Cardigan Bay Properties, has been recognised in two major industry awards – it won Bronze in The Negotiator Awards for Wales, and was rated Excellent in Sales and one of the top estate agents in Wales in the Best Estate Agents Guide 2025.
Cardigan Bay Properties wins bronze in national awards
Cardigan Bay Properties won bronze in The Negotiator Awards for Wales and was rated excellent in sales and one of the top estate agents in Wales in the Best Estate Agents Guide 2025.
Cardigan Bay Properties wins bronze in national awards | Tivyside Advertiser
Cardigan Bay Properties wins bronze in national awards | Western Telegraph
Award success for Cardigan Bay estate agents
West Wales estate agent, Cardigan Bay Properties, has been recognised in two major industry awards.
The south Ceredigion based agency won Bronze in The Negotiator Awards for Wales, and was rated Excellent in Sales and one of the top estate agents in Wales in the Best Estate Agents Guide 2025.
Award success for Cardigan Bay estate agents | cambrian-news.co.uk
West Wales estate agent wins industry recognition
Cardigan Bay Properties, has been recognised in two major industry awards.
West Wales estate agent Cardigan Bay Properties has been recognised in two major industry awards.
The firm won bronze in the Negotiator Awards for Wales, and was rated Excellent in Sales and one of the top estate agents in Wales in the Best Estate Agents Guide 2025.
West Wales estate agent wins industry recognition
Cardigan Bay Properties coffee morning’s £950 for Macmillan
Cardigan Bay Properties raised £950 for Macmillan Cancer Support at a coffee morning at Glynarthen Festri.
The event was held on September 28 and further donations were made online.
Cardigan Bay Properties coffee morning’s £950 for Macmillan | Tivyside Advertiser
Estate agency’s coffee morning raises £950 for charity
West Wales estate agency Cardigan Bay Properties has raised £950 for Macmillan Cancer Support at a coffee morning at Glynarthen Festri.
The event was held on 28 September and further donations have since been made online.
Estate agency’s coffee morning raises £950 for charity – Property Industry Eye
Awards in 2023:
The Negotiator Awards 2023
New Agency of the Year – GOLD
Regional Agency of the Year: Wales – SILVER
Estate Agency of the Year (Small) – BRONZE
Winners were announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on 24th November 2023.
SME Business Elite Awards
Most Trusted Independent Estate Agency 2023 – West Wales – WINNER
Insider Wales Property Awards:
Newcomer Of The Year – SHORTLISTED
UK Enterprise Awards 2023:
Best Emerging Estate Agency 2023 – WINNER
FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards:
Start-Up Business of the Year 2023 for Wales – WINNER
The UK Finals – held on 18th May 2023 in Birmingham
StartUp Awards Wales:
Rural StartUp – WINNER
Innovative StartUp & Online Retail StartUp – FINALISTS – Award date 22/06/23
Business Awards UK – Property Awards Section:
Best Hybrid Estate Agent – WINNER
Best Online Only Estate Agent – WINNER
UK Estate Agent of the Year 2022 – SHORTLISTED
Best New Estate Agent – SHORTLISTED
Best Regional Estate Agent – SHORTLISTED
Best Customer Service Award – SHORTLISTED
Press Release can be seen HERE
News Features in 2023
Women lead the field at The Negotiator Awards
The UK’s top awards for estate and letting agents and suppliers featured a wave of female talent, this year, scooping the most prestigious accolades….
NEWCOMER AWARD
Another hard-fought category New Agency of the Year, was won by Cardigan Bay Properties, a Welsh company launched by Helen Worrall and Tania Dutnell in 2021. The judges said, “With a high-integrity focus, Helen and Tania have created a delightful agency that blends a very human service with transparent efficiency, along with the power of the latest technology that combine to generate 5-star customer reviews every time!”
https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/women-lead-the-field/
Ceredigion Estate Agent sweeps the board at National Property Awards
AN estate agent set up by two Ceredigion mums has won three prestigious industry awards.
Cardigan Bay Properties swept the board at the prestigious Negotiator 2023 Awards, held at Grosvenor House, London last week.
The Glynarthen-based company won Gold in the New Agency of the Year category; silver in the Regional Agency of the Year – Wales category; and bronze in the Estate Agency of the Year (small) UK category – all recognition for the five-star reviews and recommendations the company has achieved in less than three years since it started.
The 2023 West Wales Health and Care Awards were held at The Pavilion at Pembrokeshire County Showground on Thursday, October 26.
The awards were sponsored by Werndale Hospital and Beds Today, Cardigan Bay Properties, Direct Nursing Services, National Grid, Pembrokeshire College, Pembrokeshire County Council, RWE Pembroke Power Station, Specsavers Haverfordwest and Swansea Building Society.
Welsh property experts eye further growth and expansion
Tell us a little about your company: Cardigan Bay Properties is a multi-award-winning, professional, independent estate agent owned and operated by Helen Worrall and Tania Dutnell, which was launched in February 2021. Our business was created to offer buyers and sellers a professional, personal service, putting our clients first, while making the most of our experience, local knowledge and between us, 29 years’ worth of market expertise.
As a result, we have five-star reviews and an average sales exchange time frame of just 13 weeks. We sell all types of residential and commercial property, land and smallholdings across West Wales and are available seven days a week.
https://newsfromwales.co.uk/welsh-property-experts-eye-further-growth-and-expansion/
Cardigan Bay Properties: Discover the award-winning estate agent dedicated to West Wales
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a property in West Wales, speak to the award-winning Cardigan Bay Properties. Cardigan Bay Properties has become a go-to for buyers and sellers across West Wales for good reason.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/cardigan-bay-properties-discover-award-26875849
Cardigan Bay Properties wins StartUp Award of the Year 2023
Local estate agent Cardigan Bay Properties has been recognised as one of the top start-ups in the UK, beating off competition from across Wales to win the 2023 Rural StartUp of the Year Award.
Welsh estate agent celebrates success at 2023 StartUp Awards
Ceredigion estate agent Cardigan Bay Properties has been recognised at the StartUp Awards, beating off competition from across Wales to win the 2023 Rural StartUp of the Year Award.
https://propertyindustryeye.com/welsh-estate-agent-celebrates-success-at-2023-startup-awards/
Recognising Exceptional Estate and Letting Agencies: The UK Property Awards Winners and Finalists
Halifax, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – June 29, 2023) – Business Awards UK – the fastest growing business awards platform in the UK – is delighted to unveil the winning firms and distinguished finalists in the 2022 UK Property Awards.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/recognising-exceptional-estate-letting-agencies-200300240.html
Ceredigion estate agent wins rural start-up award
Ceredigion estate agent Cardigan Bay Properties has been recognised as one of the top start-ups in the UK, beating competition from across Wales to win the 2023 Rural StartUp of the Year Award.
https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/business/ceredigion-estate-agent-wins-rural-start-up-award-624923
Awards in 2022
The Negotiator Awards:
New Agency of the Year AND Regional Agency (Wales) of the Year – SHORTLISTED
Awards held in London on 25th November 2022.
StartUp Awards Wales:
Rural StartUp Award – SHORTLISTED – Awards held at the Depot in Cardiff on June 30th 2022.
Insider Property Awards Wales:
Property Newcomer of the Year – FINALIST – Awards held at Cardiff City Hall on the 23rd of June 2022.
News Features in 2022
Will there be a UK market crash? Experts share predictions for your area with Phil Spencer
TV property expert Phil Spencer is known for co-presenting Location, Location, Location alongside Kirstie Allsopp. The property pro discusses the local housing market with five experts from across the nation.
The pretty in pink cottage that comes with its own hot tub for sale in a beautiful Welsh village
A pretty pink cottage with an equally soft interior nestled in a beautiful Welsh village is on the market. The semi-detached home that looks like a property offering pastel heaven can be found in the small village of Pentrecagal, east of Newcastle Emlyn and nestled within the Carmarthenshire countryside.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/welsh-homes/pretty-pink-cottage-comes-hot-24576942
https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/19351684/quaint-one-bedroom-cottage-relaxing-extra/
Increasing concern about an exodus of buy-to-let landlords
In a new series of meetings, Move iQ’s Phil Spencer heads up a People in Property Regional Panel Chat, looking at current issues with Propertymark Agents across the UK. Watch below.
Agents Stephen McCarron, Derry-based NAEA Propertymark president, David Votta, Kent-based ARLA Propertymark president, Tania Dutnell from Cardigan Bay Properties in West Wales, Miles Glenham from Glenham Property Management in Edinburgh, and Jane Earley, from Robinson Reade in Southampton lift the lid on the issues facing the housing market.
https://propertyindustryeye.com/welsh-estate-agent-celebrates-success-at-2023-startup-awards/
News Features in 2021
Agents Together charity donates tech kit to Canolfan y Don in Aberporth
A PAIR of Cardigan mums who set up a new local estate agency have spoken of their astonishment after being contacted by the founder of a charity offering to kit out an entire Aberporth school with new tablets.
Cardigan duo set up Cardigan Bay Properties
TWO Cardigan mums have taken their first step on the property ladder by launching a new estate agency in the area.
https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/19083304.cardigan-duo-set-cardigan-bay-properties/
New agency launches in west Wales
Cardigan Bay Properties is the brainchild of Helen Worrall from Glynarthen and Tania Dutnell from Betws Ifan who both grew up in the area and felt there was a need for a new estate agent in the local area.
https://propertyindustryeye.com/new-agency-launches-in-west-wales/
Mothers overcome personal challenges to open new digital agency
Two mothers have launched a new estate agency using a virtual office – and they have overcome personal challenges to achieve their dream.
Cardigan Bay Properties is the brainchild of Helen Worrall and Tania Dutnell who grew up in the area and felt a need for an agency with roots in the community.