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Milton Keynes is emerging as one of the UK’s most vibrant tech hubs, boasting the second-highest density of tech employment among UK cities (excluding London), only behind Reading.

How Tech Growth is Redefining Real Estate in Milton Keynes

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Labour’s entry into power after 14 years in the wilderness came with the promise of change.

5 Things The Rural Sector Needs To Know About The Budget

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In an era where heritage conservation meets modern development, the approach to understanding historic buildings is evolving beyond traditional assessment.

Breathing Life into Heritage: Uncovering the Stories and Structures of Our Past

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The UK's biodiversity crisis is worsening.

Beyond Biodiversity: Achieving Global Goals with Off-Site Net Gain

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Following yesterday's Budget Speech, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Mike Derbyshire, Max Bryan, Giles Dobson and Christopher Thyer respond to the announcements affecting real estate.

Our Response to the Autumn Budget 2024

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Owning a listed building is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of history but, if you haven’t owned one before you might be uncertain about what it means, and what is and isn’t allowed.

A guide for listed building homeowners

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As a landowner, staying informed about changes to permitted development rights is crucial for maximising the potential of your property.

Recent Changes to Permitted Development Rights: What Landowners Need to Know

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But what exactly is a Registered Park and Garden?

Research into ‘Suffolk’s Unforgettable Garden Story’ resulted in 8 newly Registered Parks and Gardens

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The past three years has seen a huge focus on Biodiversity Net Gain.

Overcoming the challenges faced by habitat banks

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As a planner who believes in the real benefit to good spatial planning I have been long upset in the way the Green Belt has been used as a political tool to win (or not lose) votes and pander to those whose default position is "just say no" when it comes to development.

Grey Belt: Just adding colour to the debate or meaningful change

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Now the dust has settled on the game changing planning announcements culminating in the launch of the NPPF consultation last week, Jonathan Bainbridge reflects on just how significant the latest policy announcements are for economic development.

Building a strong, competitive economy

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The Written Ministerial Statement (WMS), draft National Planning Policy Framework (dNPPF) and wider consultation is a very welcome change of pace.

Less Housing Talk, More House Building

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Arc Market Databook Norfolk and Suffolk Industrial - Spring 2021

The Port of Felixstowe is establishing the region as a premier distribution location.

18.03.21
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Arc Market Databook M1 South Industrial - Spring 2021

Requirements increased 130% driven by distribution and high-tech engineering sectors.

18.03.21
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Arc Market Databook Oxford industrial Spring 2021b

Arc Market Databook - Oxfordshire Industrial, spring 2021

Record levels of demand fuelled by acceleration of online retailing and active S&T sector throughout the pandemic.

18.03.21
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Arc Market Databook Cambridge industrial Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook Cambridgeshire Industrial - Spring 2021

Supply in Cambridge reached its lowest level in more than 15 years.

18.03.21
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Bidwells Arc Market Databook M1 South Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook M1 South Offices and Labs - spring 2021

Office supply in Milton Keynes at its lowest level since 2007

01.03.21
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Bidwells Arc Market Databook London Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook London Offices - spring 2021

Rapid vaccine roll-out creates positive long-term sentiment with investors

01.03.21
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Bidwells Arc Market Databook Norfolk Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook Norfolk Suffolk Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

While the pandemic takes its toll on the office market, tech continues to evolve

01.03.21
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Bidwells Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

The pressure of demand continued to drive rental growth during the crisis

01.03.21
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Bidwells Arc Market Databook Cambridge Offices Labs Spring 2021.

Arc Market Databook Cambridgeshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

Cambridge laboratory sector sees highest level of requirements in five years

28.02.21
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Changes to Permitted Development Rights is positive news for Scottish farmers

The Scottish Government recently announced its new rules for the development of agricultural buildings, bringing with it some very positive news for farmers.

24.02.21
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Homes after lockdown - Cambridge survey report

Over the last year, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

10.02.21
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Cambridge Residential Rental Market, spring 2021

The economic and human costs of the Covid-19 crisis deepened during the fourth quarter as we embarked nationally on a second, and now, third lockdown period. Cambridge has remained at the centre of the pandemic response with activity continuing in the city’s university R&D buildings and across its science parks and quarters.

02.02.21
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21
Nov 2024

The Productivity Engine: Unlocking Oxford’s Economic Potential

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24
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18
Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24
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06
Nov 2024

Bidwells at FBIS 2024

Join Bidwells at Stand FM628 at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, part of the Land Leisure and Tourism Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

6th - 7th November 2024
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29
Oct 2024

AI Festival - The Future Workspace: How the Tech Evolution is Shaping Milton Keynes

Explore how evolving technologies, and the convergence of science and tech, are transforming workspaces and property demand in Milton Keynes.

29th October 2024
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25
Sep 2024

BioWednesday: Being More Than an Ideas Factory

This seminar investigates the underlying barriers to innovative SME growth and discusses practical measures for enabling companies to reach their potential.

25th September 2024
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21
Jun 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024 rural breakfast briefing energises audience with land reform and sustainability debate.

21.06.24
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12
Jun 2024

Headline Sponsors at Bisnow's Build to Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) 2024

Iain Murray, our Head of Operational Living, gave the opening keynote presentation and joined a panel at the Bisnow BTRAC conference in Canary Wharf, London.

12 June 2024
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21
May 2024

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2024

At the Bidwells pavilion this year, we launched our Productivity Engine report and discussed key topics from it. We examined the crucial role of productivity in UK economic growth and living standards.

21.05.24
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29
Feb 2024

Founder to Founder, Exclusive insights from Oxfordshire’s Leading CEOs

If you were in a room with Oxfordshire’s top CEOs – what would you ask them?

29.02.24
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31
Jan 2024

Offices and Labs Databooks webinar Jan 2024

We heard our experts discuss Bidwells’ latest research on the Offices & Labs market across Cambridge, Oxford, M1 South, and Norfolk & Suffolk.

31.01.24
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06
Dec 2023

Switch on to onshore wind

In this podcast, planning and renewables experts discuss the current situation with Onshore Wind and its relevance to landowners, as well as views from the RSPB for those who wish to know more about the interaction between wildlife and renewable energy developments.

06.12.23
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17
Nov 2023

The challenge of scaling leadership as an organisation grows

When companies are small, it’s easy. Leaders are connected to each element of the business; keeping everyone aligned and motivated. But as companies grow, great leadership becomes harder and harder to deliver.

17.11.23
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