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Insights 28.03.25

On 21 April, the Scottish Government will take legal ownership of parcels of land between Inverness and Nairn through General Vesting Declarations (GVDs) - a key step in the long-awaited A96 dualling project.

Land vesting offers progress on Scotland’s A96, but uncertainty remains

Insights 13.03.25

Following the publication of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan the UK’s renewable energy landscape is undergoing a period of significant change, with new grid connection reforms reshaping the energy market.

Understanding Grid Reform and its impact on Solar and Storage

Blog 07.03.25

Scotland’s land reform agenda continues to be in the spotlight, with the Scottish Government’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee having concluded its Stage 1 evidence hearings from various stakeholders on the Land Reform Bill.

Scottish Land Reforms: What Landowners Need to Know

Blog 06.03.25

On 20 February the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill which sets biodiversity targets, revises deer management policies, and updates National Park regulations.

Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill: What It Means for Landowners

Blog 05.03.25

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 is moving quickly through Parliament and could be enacted by the summer.

The Renters' Rights Bill

Blog 28.02.25

With the Labour Government proposing changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and adjustments to the way housing numbers are calculated, the planning landscape is set to shift significantly.

Unintended Consequences of NPPF: A Landowner’s View

Insights 18.02.25

The Renters' Rights Bill passed its second reading in the House of Lords last week, giving us a clearer understanding of the proposed legislation and its impact on rural landlords and tenants alike.

The Renters' Rights Bill: Key Changes for Rural Landlords and Tenants

Insights 13.02.25

Head of Grid & Infrastructure, Clive Meikle, and Partner in our Energy & Renewables team, Amy Souter, give insight into grid reform and how it will affect the landowning community.

Making Great Britain a Clean Energy Superpower: What Landowners Need to Know About Grid Reform

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Insights 13.02.25

Our Rural Agency team, spanning both England and Scotland, look at the rural property market in the below articles, discussing property and land supply, its demand and land values.

Supply, Demand, and the Future of Farmland Values

Blog 23.01.25

The UK Government’s plan to expand AI computing capacity 20-fold by 2030 highlights the transformative potential of emerging technologies.

Powering a Productive UK

Blog 16.11.24

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

Insights 15.11.24

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

Norwich Databook Industrial - Summer 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Norwich & Suffolk Industrial Market

02.08.23

Oxford Databook Industrial - Summer 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxford Industrial Market

02.08.23

M1 South Databook Industrial - Summer 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the M1 South Industrial Market

02.08.23

Cambridge Databook Industrial - Summer 2023

Our latest databook provides an update on the Cambridge Industrial Market

01.08.23

Offices & Labs Databook Cambridge - Summer 2023

Robust H1 take up looks set to continue into the second half of 2023 with laboratory requirements increasing to over 1.2m sq ft.

13.07.23

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Summer 2023

Our latest report on the Cambridge Residential Rental market.

10.07.23

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Spring 2023

The UK economic outlook is brighter than previously expected, with only a small contraction in growth of 0.2% expected this year.

23.05.23

Cambridge Industrial Databook - Spring 2023

Our latest databook provides an update on the Cambridge Industrial Market

04.04.23

Oxford Industrial Databook - Spring 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxford Industrial Market

04.04.23

M1 South Industrial Databook - Spring 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the M1 South Industrial Market

04.04.23

Norwich & Suffolk Industrial Databook - Spring 2023

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Norwich & Suffolk Industrial Market

04.04.23

Our View on Scotland - Spring 2023

Welcome to Bidwells' Scotland Spring Newsletter.

17.03.23

Jun 2025

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference is back for its fourth year.

05.06.25

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May 2025

Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire

Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.

28.05.25

May 2025

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2025

At UKREiiF 2025, we’ll be examining Investment for Growth in the Bidwells Pavilion. Join us for discussions on the biggest opportunities driving productivity, innovation, and impact.

20.05.25

May 2025

Cambridge Spring Local Plan Watch 2025

Join us in May for our Cambridge Local Plan Watch, a breakfast briefing that will unpack the latest developments shaping the city and wider region.

15.05.25

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

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

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

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.

06.11.24 - 07.11.24

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.

29.10.24

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.

25.09.24

Jun 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024

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

21.06.24

Jun 2024

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2024

On the day, we explored the challenges of establishing an environment that attracts global talent and international business, while facilitating the journey from spin-out to IPO, and securing venture capital during a period of economic uncertainty.

18.06.24

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