The Guild names property presenter to host awards

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards.

The presentation will take place at the Annual Guild Conference and Awards Gala on 22 March at The QEII Centre in Westminster, London.

Titled "Sharing Success," the full-day conference will focus on championing industry successes both within and outside the network.

Hamilton started her career in television at the age of 18 and has worked both behind the scenes and in front of the camera on various iconic property shows. Although probably best known for presenting Channel 4’s A Place in The Sun, Hamilton has presented a number of shows for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, which include ‘Beat my Build’, ‘Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs’, and series five of ‘Fort Boyard.’ She is now a regular face on ITV’s This Morning presenting Live features on location.

Alongside her television career, Hamilton discovered a passion for property, renovating her first flat at 19. She has developed 19 properties to date, which includes a commercial venture in 2017. In 2022, she started renovating her current home and has filmed the process calling it ‘The Rebuild.’

She said: "I'm excited to be part of the Annual Guild Conference and Awards Gala," Hamilton expressed. "It's an honour to recognise the outstanding achievements of Guild Members and contribute to an event dedicated to sharing success and fostering industry innovation."

Iain McKenzie, chief executive of the Guild said: "We are excited to have Laura Hamilton as our presenter for The Guild Awards. Her energy and expertise will undoubtedly elevate the event to new heights. We're eager to celebrate alongside our award winners and recognise the outstanding contributions within our industry. Laura's presence will undoubtedly make the evening even more memorable. Here's to a fantastic celebration ahead."