An award-winning social lettings agency from Surrey, which has been changing the way landlords and tenants experience the private rental market, has been shortlisted for two national awards that recognise excellence across the property industry.

Ethical Lettings CIC, founded in 2012 by Georgina Summerfield, has been named a finalist at the National Landlord Investment Show Awards 2025, in the categories of Best Social Housing Provider and Best Property Management Provider.

The recognition marks a significant milestone for the social enterprise, which has built its reputation on offering guaranteed rent, free property management, and fair access to housing for people often excluded from the traditional lettings system. Ethical Lettings works in close partnership with local authorities and private landlords, ensuring tenants on low to medium incomes can access safe, stable homes, while landlords enjoy security and peace of mind.

Over the past decade, Ethical Lettings has guaranteed more than £2 million in rent every year and has never missed a payment — a reflection of the values the agency was founded upon. Georgina is delighted that the team’s hard work, dedication, and belief in doing things differently has been recognised on such a respected stage.

The National LIS Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the property calendar, bringing together landlords, investors, and agencies from across the UK to celebrate outstanding performance. For Ethical Lettings, the shortlisting underlines the impact a values-driven approach can have in a sector often dominated by profit.

The team is proud to be acknowledged for both its commitment to social housing and its property management expertise, and views this recognition as a powerful endorsement of their mission to create fair, sustainable opportunities for landlords and tenants alike.

The National LIS Awards 2025 ceremony will take place later this year, where winners in each category will be announced. For Ethical Lettings, whether or not they take home the trophy, being shortlisted demonstrates that their model of combining social value with professional lettings can stand alongside the very best in the UK.