Dandara has been named among the winners of the International Property Awards 2014-15 – securing the approval of a panel of the world’s leading property experts for the quality of architecture, construction and marketing of its communities.
Dandara, one of the largest independent developers in the UK, has been recognised for its luxurious residential developments in Aberdeen – Hazelwood, in the city’s west end, and the Beechwood Grove phase of its Stoneywood community, which are both in high demand.
The International Property Awards are judged by a panel of more than 70 highly respected experts from all over the world, chaired by three active members of the House of Lords: Lord Caithness, Lord Best and Lord Courtown.
They culminate in a gala dinner at Grosvenor Square, London, on October 24 – at which Dandara will discover which grading it has achieved – four star highly commended, or best-in-class five star.
Dandara has secured its wins in: residential development, north-east Scotland, for both Hazelwood and Beechwood Grove; architecture (multiple units) for Scotland, also at Beechwood Grove; and development marketing in the UK, for Hazelwood.
Gavin Wyley, managing director of Dandara in Aberdeen, said: “Securing four and five-star ratings at the International Property Awards is superb recognition for the quality of our developments, building on our success in the What House? UK Property Awards in 2013.
“They are a fitting tribute to the dedication of our architecture, design, construction and marketing and sales teams, who lead the creation of communities we are proud of – and which are widely known as the hottest properties in town.”
Each award represents a significant achievement for Dandara, as entrants are judged against a strict set of criteria, with only six competitors per category in each global region.
Should Dandara secure five-star status in any of its four categories, the company will automatically go on to International World’s Best judging stage – with winners of those awards to be announced at the Jumeirah Madinat in Dubai on Thursday, December 4.
Stuart Shield, president of the International Property Awards, added: “If anyone needed any evidence that the UK is in good shape after the problems of recent years, they only need to look at our UK award winners and see the stunning developments across the region.”