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Combined office and laboratory take-up exceeded 0.8 million sq ft in 2019, the highest total since the record highs recorded in 2014/15 when AstraZeneca agreed its new global HQ and R&D centre space adjacent to Addenbrookes hospital on Cambridge Science Park.
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Bidwells has released its Spring 2020 Cambridgeshire offices and laboratories research, which shows a strong year for the city, with take-up well ahead of ten year average at 0.8m sq ft - the highest total since the record highs recorded in 2014/15.
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12 million and growing – will the senior housing challenge finally receive some attention?
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Almost 25% of the UK’s population is over 65 and by 2050, this proportion will have grown to an estimated 37%. While we have ambitious carbon neutral targets for this date, the planning for the care and housing of over a third of the population remains an area short in policy detail. Is this a tenable position for the new government who received votes from an estimated 60% of the UK’s over 65 population?
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Bidwells, the 180-year-old property consultants, has revealed plans for a new Trumpington home for its estate agency business.
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In this blog, we’re tackling the age-old question of, ‘office or guest room?’ Most first-time buyers are left disheartened when they can’t get exactly what they want in their first home due to restrictive budgets. We have to be crafty and clever with how we use the available space, by adapting rooms to be multipurpose but still functional.
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Every year, World Town Planning Day brings together planners and communities to celebrate how we shape our world and make it a place where we want to live, work and play together. Members of the Planning division are joining the celebrations this year as they celebrate its 70th year!
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You’ve found your perfect home, it’s in a lovely location and has great garden. The only problem is that the rooms feel a little dark. Not enough natural light? No problem! Mirrors, soft furnishings and lamps can help increase the light in your living room. Having a well-lit room and atmosphere to relax in is essential to maintain a good level of wellbeing, but also to create a serene and welcoming atmosphere for you and any guests.
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You can’t put a price on a beautiful sunset or a walk by the sea, said everyone once. Or can you?
The property industry is expertly adept at valuing land, homes, and the wider built environment, but less proficient in accurately valuing the quality of the natural environment, beyond the resources it delivers to commodity markets.
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Kitchens are the busiest room and hub of your home, but they’re often neglected in terms of interior design. If getting your kitchen redone is a bit over your budget, an easy and affordable way to freshen up your kitchen is by having planters filled with a variety of different herbs.