Mortgage & Property Journalist of the Year (Consumer) 2026
Winner
Jack Simpson, The Times & Sunday Times
This was a close, challenging category for the judges, with Jack emerging as the winner for the range and depth of a series of well-researched stories.
“Jack takes initiative and puts in the work to deliver stories that are heartwarming and which also go viral and create conversation,” commented one judge. “All of the stories used very good case studies to make complex issues digestible and engaging. He understands just how important property issues are to his readers and addresses their issues with skill and panache,” another added.
Highly Commended
Aasma Day, The i Paper
One of the difficult decisions in this category saw Aasma awarded a Highly Commended for a set of personal interest stories that were really well written.
“This journalist creates a series which is relevant to most consumers. They bring complex issues to life,” praised one judge. Aasma’s work shining a spotlight on leasehold issues that are unacceptable and unfair stood out for the judges, commending her pieces for being “insightful, informative and well researched”.
Shortlist:
Aasma Day, The i Paper
Lucy Evans, The Daily Mail, This is Money & The Mail on Sunday
Callum Mason, The i Paper
Laura Purkess, Freelance
Jess Sharp, Sky News
Jack Simpson, The Times & Sunday Times
