A COUPLE have become the first winners of a new property management award.

The national accolade ‘Audit Award’ was given to Michael and Linda Green who run Belvoir in Burnley.

The pair took home the prize at the Belvoir High Achievers Awards ceremony at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire.

Mr Green said: “It’s a real honour to be the first recipient of this award.

“It is recognition of the great work of our team and the levels of support we enjoy from our local landlord and tenant clients.”

The pair were up against more than 170 other offices throughout the country.

Dorian Gonsalves, the campanile’s chief operating officer, presented the award.

Mr Gonsalves said: “Over the course of last year, Michael and Linda achieved an outstanding 100 per cent score over six consecutive audits.

“It underpins the company’s commitment to maintaining the very highest of standards."