Mortgage & Property Journalist of the Year (Consumer)

"Original, well-written content with a fresh take on homeowner issues. Original angles on the big issues with a great blend of quotes and data. She untangled some complex legislation and laid out how its unintended consequences would hit homeowners and renters with clarity and impact.”


WINNER:

Fran Ivens, The Daily Telegraph

Congratulations to Fran for emerging at the top of the pile in a very competitive and compelling category. The way data was skilfully blended into her stories to lend authority to the many impactful quotes caught the eye of the judges. “She untangled some complex legislation and laid out how its unintended consequences would hit homeowners and renters with clarity and impact”, said one judge. “The freshness of her approach brought what would have otherwise been tired topics to life”, said another.

Shortlist

Fran Ivens, The Daily Telegraph

Callum Mason, The i Paper

Holly Mead, for work at The Times & The Sunday Times

Laura Purkess, The Sun

Marc Shoffman, Freelance

Jack Simpson, The Times