A YORK couple who launched new software to serve the property industry are celebrating after being recognised with a national award.

TouchRight Software was awarded a Bronze award in the Lettings Supplier of the Year category at The Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2015 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times and sponsored by Zoopla Property Group.

Terry and Rachel Lightfoot, who run their venture from Wheldrake, received the accolade in front of more than 550 letting agents from throughout the UK at a glittering ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel.

The winners were presented with their awards by six-time world champion and marathon ace, Paula Radcliffe MBE, with journalist, author and newsreader Penny Smith acting as compere.

Mr Lightfoot said: "We were up against some tough competition, so as one of the smallest companies in the room we were extremely pleased to be recognised with this prestigious award by the distinguished judging panel for our hard work.

"Winning this award will help drive our continuous customer growth across the country over the next 12 months."